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Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

01:24

5.04km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the 18th century Bluebarn farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery. In 1946 Joule's purchased the land from Viscount Sidmouth. The area was subject to purchase with …

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448 m

Down Banks Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

How convenient to have a picnic bench in a great clear space so the kids can play frisbee or tag whilst the grown ups drink their beverages which remain chilled on the stone insert 😉

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834 m

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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2.70 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

Apparently it hosts a healthy fish population, including European bullhead and brown trout.

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3.72 km

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Highlight • River

A nice place to pause to take in the chorus of bird song and the trickling of the waters.

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4.24 km

Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

Highlight • Monument

The Millenium Viewpoint Stone was erected in honour of the new millennium and is a very interesting place to include on your visit.

It bears a toposcope disc which is …

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5.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

414 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

14 %

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Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Down Banks Picnic Area

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Downs Bank Brook

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

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