Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge) – Workhouse Bridge loop from Barlaston

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Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge) – Workhouse Bridge loop from Barlaston

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Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge) – Workhouse Bridge loop from Barlaston

01:01

16.5km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.02 km for 129 m

After 9.41 km for 152 m

After 13.1 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge)

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful cobbled bridge is utterly delightful. Its lovely construction was to allow boat horses of a bygone era to follow the towpath when it changed sides. It kind of …

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5.07 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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5.21 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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5.52 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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5.75 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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6.54 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. 😔

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13.2 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.

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13.4 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

6.06 km

1.28 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

5.43 km

1.94 km

1.45 km

843 m

Elevation

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Sunday 8 November

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Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge) – Workhouse Bridge loop from Barlaston

Bridge 100 (Turnover Bridge)

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

Workhouse Bridge

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Bench by the Canal

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

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