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Staffordshire Moorlands

Forsbrook

Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

Staffordshire Moorlands

Forsbrook

Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

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Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

01:46

36.9km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 75 m

After 18.4 km for 149 m

After 18.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.59 km

Tree Root Den

Highlight • Natural

Such an awesome hollow beneath these tree roots. The perfect den!

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3.62 km

Old Stone Foundations

Highlight • Historical Site

I have no idea what these structures originally were but no doubt lots of children may use their imagination for pretending they are playhouses.

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3.69 km

Gravelly Bank Footpath and Stone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Unless you are a local, you wouldn't know this was here. A very pretty little hideaway.

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15.6 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

18.0 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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18.8 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 …

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18.8 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, …

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27.1 km

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.

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28.9 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

3.04 km

2.96 km

2.09 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

5.60 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

22°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

Tree Root Den

Old Stone Foundations

Gravelly Bank Footpath and Stone Ruins

Rocket Loop

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Workhouse Bridge

Christina Collins Memorial

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

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