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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Alleyne's Academy

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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Alleyne's Academy

02:58

11.0km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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115 m

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

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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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500 m

Down Banks Picnic Area

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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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854 m

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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1.08 km

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

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

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3.25 km

Plume of Feathers Pub

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This is a great gastro pub in the perfect location for walkers and cyclists. There are lots of tables and chairs right by the canalside.

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4.41 km

Wedgwood Bridge

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This pretty brick built bridge carries the road Wedgwood Drive over the canal near the Wedgwood Factory and Estate.

There is an additional footbridge adjacent to the original accommodation bridge. …

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5.26 km

Creswell Wood is beautifully nestled between 2 lakes. It also leads very nicely onto the World of Wedgwood.

(Please note: komoot map spells it with a double S, other references spell it with a single S)

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

2.78 km

2.52 km

357 m

351 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

2.51 km

1.63 km

578 m

351 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Alleyne's Academy

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Down Banks Picnic Area

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Plume of Feathers Pub

Wedgwood Bridge

Creswell Wood

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