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Ferry Bridge – The Riverside loop from Swadlincote

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Ferry Bridge – The Riverside loop from Swadlincote

Moderate

4.0

(2)

15

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Ferry Bridge – The Riverside loop from Swadlincote

02:08

35.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.42 km for 55 m

After 7.59 km for 52 m

After 12.1 km for 223 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.44 km

Stapenhill Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Spanning the River Trent in Burton-on-Trent, Stapenhill Suspension Bridge is unique in Europe thanks to its semi-suspension design. Built in 1888 to replace a ferry service over the river, the …

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2

7.66 km

Ferry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ferry Bridge is a pretty Victorian foot bridge over the River Trent.

Built to replace a small ferry service that had operated at the same site since the 13th century. …

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3

10.9 km

The Riverside

Highlight • Restaurant

Great for snacks, drinks, and a pub meal.

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4

12.2 km

Branston Water Park

Highlight • Lake

Originally an open cast gravel pit, Branston Water Park is now hosts many species of plants and animals The reed bed is particularly important to wildlife and is one of the largest in Staffordshire.

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5

12.7 km

Start of Kingfisher Way Along the Canal

Highlight • River

6

13.1 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Sunset

Highlight • River

Lovely place for a stroll feeding the ducks coffee and cake and play area for the kids or grandkids

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7

18.7 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop with good coffee and cakes. Really welcoming and friendly, quick service with a smile. RECOMMEND.

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B

35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

4.61 km

2.49 km

2.49 km

1.20 km

864 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

4.49 km

815 m

746 m

743 m

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Saturday 10 October

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