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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

Moderate

19

runners

Workhouse Bridge – Stone Canal Lock and Bridge loop from Stone

00:42

6.68km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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After 5.34 km for 266 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

480 m

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

1.13 km

Canal View

Highlight • River

3

1.27 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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4

1.49 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

1.81 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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6

1.94 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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7

2.71 km

Stoneycombe Sidings Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

Not the thing you would expect to see in a garden.

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8

3.49 km

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of many lovely resting spots along this stretch of towpath. The view from the bridge is particularly lovely. Just behind this bridge (you have to cross a road and …

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B

6.68 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.84 km

665 m

284 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.49 km

544 m

375 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

95 %

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