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Downs Bank Brook – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Barlaston

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Downs Bank Brook – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Barlaston

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Downs Bank Brook – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Barlaston

01:54

26.8km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.03 km for 118 m

After 4.37 km for 178 m

After 17.8 km for 236 m

After 18.1 km for 328 m

After 22.9 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

47 m

Plume of Feathers Pub

Highlight • Pub

This is a great gastro pub in the perfect location for walkers and cyclists. There are lots of tables and chairs right by the canalside.

Tip by

3.10 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.

Tip by

3.33 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

Tip by

3.76 km

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 😉

Tip by

4.46 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

11.7 km

Stabhill Plantation

Forest

12.2 km

The Stretters

Forest

16.2 km

Hanchurch Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This was built in the 1890s by Staffordshire Potteries Water Board.

Of interest is that it was later used as a trig point!

The point is marked with a domed …

Tip by

16.4 km

Lord Stafford Commemorative Stone, Hanchurch Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

This stone commemorates the Rt Hon Lord Stafford who donated the land that is Hanchurch Hills

Tip by

26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.67 km

2.67 km

2.39 km

2.15 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.66 km

4.06 km

3.81 km

1.59 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

14°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Downs Bank Brook – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Barlaston

Plume of Feathers Pub

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Down Banks Picnic Area

Downs Bank Brook

Hanchurch Water Tower

Lord Stafford Commemorative Stone, Hanchurch Hills

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