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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Down Banks Picnic Area loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Down Banks Picnic Area loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Down Banks Picnic Area loop from Alleyne's Academy

00:41

2.35km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

63 m

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the 18th century Bluebarn farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery. In 1946 Joule's purchased the land from Viscount Sidmouth. The area was subject to purchase with …

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2

886 m

Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

Highlight • Monument

The Millenium Viewpoint Stone was erected in honour of the new millennium and is a very interesting place to include on your visit.

It bears a toposcope disc which is …

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3

1.41 km

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Highlight • River

A nice place to pause to take in the chorus of bird song and the trickling of the waters.

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4

1.64 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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5

1.99 km

Down Banks Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

How convenient to have a picnic bench in a great clear space so the kids can play frisbee or tag whilst the grown ups drink their beverages which remain chilled on the stone insert 😉

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B

2.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

893 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

733 m

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