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Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

05:04

80.7km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Lime Kiln Basin

Lake

1.78 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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37.6 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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37.6 km

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was founded by Sir Percival Heywood, who employed George Edward Street to design it. Street was a great architect associated with the “Gothic revival”, ranking alongside Pugin and …

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47.0 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

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52.3 km

Temple Wood

Forest

69.2 km

The Windmill Tower, Windmill Pub Car Park

Highlight • Structure

This is a beautiful 18C tower but sadly missing its sails.

It is in the grounds of the Windmill Pub Car Park

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69.9 km

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Highlight • Rest Area

Easy place to access the common if you are visiting both Rough Close and Barlaston

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74.4 km

Barlaston Hall

Highlight • Monument

This is a grade I listed English Palladian country house. Mid 1700's
Wedgwood owned this in 1937.
In 1981, Wedgwood offered to sell Barlaston Hall to SAVE Britain's Heritage for …

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77.2 km

Trent & Mersey Canal

Lake

77.9 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Scenic Path

Highlight • River

80.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

4.28 km

2.86 km

1.87 km

1.77 km

196 m

109 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

23.0 km

2.83 km

1.03 km

109 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

Workhouse Bridge

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Croxden Abbey Ruins

The Windmill Tower, Windmill Pub Car Park

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Barlaston Hall

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