Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1.67 km

Bench by the Brick Arch Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

A very handy bench along a nice spot of the canal.

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1.90 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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2.73 km

Meat & Bourbon Smokehouse

Highlight • Pub

Another great place to eat along the canal for cyclists and walkers. They serve lunchtime specials til 3pm.

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2.80 km

The Star Inn

Highlight • Pub

I forgot to say, it would appear dogs are allowed inside as there was a friendly dog at the bar when I ordered.

Good to know for those of you with canine companions. 🐕

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2.96 km

World War I Commemorative Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of a thousand beacons that were lit throughout the United Kingdom on 11/11/18.
This was a commemoration inspired by a comment made on the 3 August 1914 …

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3.08 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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3.13 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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3.43 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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6.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

585 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

815 m

574 m

230 m

200 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Little Stoke

Bench by the Brick Arch Bridge on the Canal

Bench by the Canal

Meat & Bourbon Smokehouse

The Star Inn

World War I Commemorative Beacon

Christina Collins Memorial

Workhouse Bridge

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

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