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Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

01:35

6.12km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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After 1.35 km for 266 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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701 m

Workhouse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The road above this bridge used to lead directly to the old workhouse.

Another interesting fact is that it has a little plaque on with the name 'Christine'

Christina Collins …

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751 m

Christina Collins Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This tribute is to be found at the opposite side of the towpath at the Workhouse Bridge.

It was erected to memorialise the tragic death of a narrow boat passenger, …

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870 m

World War I Commemorative Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of a thousand beacons that were lit throughout the United Kingdom on 11/11/18.
This was a commemoration inspired by a comment made on the 3 August 1914 …

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1.03 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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3.47 km

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of many lovely resting spots along this stretch of towpath. The view from the bridge is particularly lovely. Just behind this bridge (you have to cross a road and …

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4.25 km

Stoneycombe Sidings Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

Not the thing you would expect to see in a garden.

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5.02 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Notice the cobbled tunnel for tow horses of a bygone age.

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5.15 km

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

Highlight • Structure

Joules Ales used these canals to transport their goods to Liverpool and Hull. On a public hanging day (they used to hang the poor convicts outside nearby Stafford gaol), they …

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6.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.99 km

1.89 km

1.57 km

409 m

114 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.59 km

899 m

338 m

207 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

Workhouse Bridge

Christina Collins Memorial

World War I Commemorative Beacon

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Stoneycombe Sidings Signal Box

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

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