Name: Downs Banks
Rating: 5.0

Downs Banks

Wash Dale Ln, Stone, UK

1-99 Years

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Downs Banks Brook is a beautiful babbling stream that runs the length of Downs Banks. Keep your eyes open and you may see the fantastic blue flash of a kingfisher. There are far-reaching views from the highest point on the Downs. A rock pillar stands here and shows you what landmarks can be seen in the distance on a clear day. The Long Mynd (National Trust), Mow Cop Castle (National Trust,) the Wrekin (a prominent hill formed from an extinct volcano) and the Clee Hills are just some of the landmarks to look out for.

From spring to autumn much of Downs Banks is grazed by a small herd of friendly cattle. They're helping us to restore the heath and recreate the traditional ways of farming that have shaped this landscape over hundreds of years. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Woodland: A small wilderness of woodlands and heath, with far-reaching views.
Downs Banks dog walk: Take a little exercise with your dog and enjoy the fresh air on this 1.5-mile (2.4km) route alongside the stream, or if you're both feeling energetic, add half a mile (0.8km) more and climb uphill for fantastic panoramic views.
Downs Banks Edges walk: Taking you over hills and through secret valleys, this walk contrasts the wild places on your left with green farmland on the right.

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Car park: Limited parking for approx. 30 cars.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Countryside: Dawn - Dusk

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/downs-banks#place-opening-times

Address: Wash Dale Ln, Stone, UK

Post Code: ST15 8UU

Council: Stafford

County: Staffordshire

By road: About 5 miles from M6 junctions 14 and 15. Drive into Stone town from the A34 at the roundabout by a "Shell" garage. Bear left onto the one-way system and follow on the left side. Turn left at "Crown and Anchor" pub. Turn right at the end of the one way road. Go over level crossing by "The Talbot" pub and follow "Mount Road". Continue as the road runs next to the canal, Follow the road as it turns right and then for a further mile. Go over a ford and the main entrance is on your left.
On foot: Within 2 miles walk of both Stone and Barlaston on local public footpaths. ½ mile from the Trent and Mersey Canal.
By bus: Regular bus service between Stoke-on-Trent train station and Stafford train station, stopping at Barlaston and Stone on the way.
Cycling: A ½ mile cycle ride from National Cycle Network route 5 which runs from Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, passing through Stone. Follow brown roadsigns from Bridge 98 on the canal.
Car park: Limited parking for approx. 30 cars.