Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Yarnfield

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Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Yarnfield

Moderate

5.0

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Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Yarnfield

03:22

13.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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7.64 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Path in Stone

Highlight • Trail

8.44 km

Bench by the Brick Arch Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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

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8.66 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. 😔

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9.45 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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9.50 km

Meat & Bourbon Smokehouse

Highlight • Pub

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

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9.63 km

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 …

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9.75 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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9.80 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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13.0 km

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