Workhouse Bridge – Izaak Walton's Cottage loop from Stoke-on-Trent

Workhouse Bridge – Izaak Walton's Cottage loop from Stoke-on-Trent

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Workhouse Bridge – Izaak Walton's Cottage loop from Stoke-on-Trent

02:33

57.6km

420m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.7 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

15.0 km

Lime Kiln Basin

Lake

15.7 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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15.7 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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16.0 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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22.9 km

Quaint and quintessentially english cottage, where Izaak Walton wrote "The Compleat Angler."
The cottage is free to visit, but opening is VERY restricted, from 1-5pm sunday afternoons, May to August (from June 6th to August 2021).

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27.8 km

Bicycle Repair Station at Co-op

Highlight • Parking

Pump and tools available for use next to the bike parking at the coop. There was something on a poster about free drinks too but I missed that as had already been in and stocked up!

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