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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Meir

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Meir

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Meir

01:46

27.5km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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732 m

The Windmill Tower, Windmill Pub Car Park

Highlight • Structure

This is a beautiful 18C tower but sadly missing its sails.

It is in the grounds of the Windmill Pub Car Park

Tip by

12.7 km

Bench by the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yet another great resting spot. Tragically, this has a little memorial tribute in front of a young lad. 😔

Tip by

13.5 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

Tip by

13.7 km

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 …

Tip by

13.7 km

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, …

Tip by

14.0 km

Stone Village Café

Highlight • Cafe

Dance venue & a decent cafe in the heart of Stone village

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17.4 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

24.6 km

Schoolhouse Wood

Forest

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

1.91 km

1.79 km

976 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

1.85 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Meir

The Windmill Tower, Windmill Pub Car Park

Bench by the Canal

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Workhouse Bridge

Christina Collins Memorial

Stone Village Café

Downs Bank Brook

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