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Forsbrook

Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

Moderate

29

riders

Workhouse Bridge – Christina Collins Memorial loop from Blythe Bridge

01:45

37.0km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.59 km

Tree Root Den

Highlight • Natural

Such an awesome hollow beneath these tree roots. The perfect den!

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2

3.62 km

Old Stone Foundations

Highlight • Historical Site

I have no idea what these structures originally were but no doubt lots of children may use their imagination for pretending they are playhouses.

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3

3.70 km

Gravelly Bank Footpath and Stone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Unless you are a local, you wouldn't know this was here. A very pretty little hideaway.

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4

4.84 km

Florence Country Park Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Free parking with no curfew. Dog waste bin etc.

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5

16.0 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

6

18.8 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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7

18.9 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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8

27.2 km

It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.

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29.0 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

B

37.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

3.19 km

3.10 km

2.16 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

5.47 km

180 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

8°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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