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: January 14, 2026

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1.98 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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3.09 km

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

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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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3.48 km

Down Banks Picnic Area

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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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3.95 km

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

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

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4.18 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

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The water is very shallow so fear not!

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4.97 km

Downs Bank Brook

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

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7.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

777 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Down Banks Picnic Area

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

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Downs Bank Brook

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