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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Workhouse Bridge – Bench by the Canal loop from Stone

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Hiking trails & Routes
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Workhouse Bridge – Bench by the Canal loop from Stone

Easy

4.0

(1)

47

hikers

Workhouse Bridge – Bench by the Canal loop from Stone

01:41

6.60km

20m

Hiking

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: May 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 167 m for 86 m

After 6.35 km for 86 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

488 m

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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2

558 m

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 …

Tip by

3

694 m

Meat & Bourbon Smokehouse

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

4

745 m

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

Tip by

5

1.53 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. 😔

Tip by

6

1.75 km

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

Tip by

7

3.32 km

Aston Marina

Highlight • Restaurant

Aston Marina, located alongside Aston Lock offers 200 berths for mooring, giving the interested passer-by plenty of opportunity to admire the attractively decorated canal boats.

"No.26" offers a bar and restaurant and is a popular events venue.

Tip by

8

6.17 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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6.60 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

390 m

277 m

252 m

175 m

122 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.21 km

591 m

553 m

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Monday 11 May

13°C

1°C

49 %

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