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West Midlands Region

Yarnfield And Cold Meece

Downs Bank Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Yarnfield

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Yarnfield And Cold Meece

Downs Bank Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Yarnfield

Moderate

16

riders

Downs Bank Brook – Plume of Feathers Pub loop from Yarnfield

01:36

34.3km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.38 km for 75 m

After 7.83 km for 178 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.42 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Notice the cobbled tunnel for tow horses of a bygone age.

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2

7.92 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

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

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3

20.4 km

Viewpoint for Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

I think this has been removed now. I couldn't see it today.

Very sad 😟

It is still a nice spot to sit for the viewpoint but unfortunately you may have to rough it on the sandstone.

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4

21.5 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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5

21.6 km

Barlaston Common Woodland

Highlight • Natural

A very lovely place for hide and seek and climbing.

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6

22.1 km

Wet Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Thanks to the introduction of grazing cows 10 years ago, this heathland has recovered very well.

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7

26.0 km

Plume of Feathers Pub

Highlight • Pub

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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8

28.9 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

B

34.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

2.82 km

340 m

304 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

1.51 km

235 m

228 m

129 m

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Thursday 16 July

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