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Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Downs Bank Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

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West Midlands Region

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Downs Bank Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

Easy

4.3

(3)

25

hikers

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook – Downs Bank Brook loop from Alleyne's Academy

01:13

4.37km

80m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.00 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.

Tip by

2

2.22 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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3

3.01 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

Apparently it hosts a healthy fish population, including European bullhead and brown trout.

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4

3.13 km

Coffee n’ Cones

Highlight • Cafe

September 2025 opening times -

Closed Weds

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - 10am-3pm
Sat, Sun - 9:30am-5pm

Sells - coffee, tea, pop, slushies, cakes, biscuits, crisps & icecreams.

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5

3.36 km

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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B

4.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

1.71 km

179 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

742 m

188 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

8°C

86 %

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