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Drakelow Viaduct – Ferry Bridge loop from Burton-on-Trent

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Drakelow Viaduct – Ferry Bridge loop from Burton-on-Trent

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Drakelow Viaduct – Ferry Bridge loop from Burton-on-Trent

05:11

20.5km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.90 km

Shobnall Fields Canal

Highlight • River

6.43 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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7.16 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Canal walking generally assures you of good access on a relatively flat route. This point is at the juncture of a few pathways and canal routes in the National Forest. Worth a walk.

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7.97 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.5 km

The Riverside

Highlight • Restaurant

Great for snacks, drinks, and a pub meal.

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15.6 km

WWII Pillbox – Stop Line No. 5

Highlight • Monument

thetrentvalley.org.uk/type24.php

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17.0 km

Drakelow Viaduct

Highlight • Other

18.5 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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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

8.09 km

2.09 km

1.22 km

701 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

5.43 km

2.56 km

2.44 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Drakelow Viaduct – Ferry Bridge loop from Burton-on-Trent

Shobnall Fields Canal

Trent and Mersey Canal at Sunset

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Horse Pasture View

The Riverside

WWII Pillbox – Stop Line No. 5

Drakelow Viaduct

Ferry Bridge

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