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Swarkestone Lock – Historic Canal Crane loop from Peartree

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Swarkestone Lock – Historic Canal Crane loop from Peartree

Moderate

4.7

(7)

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Swarkestone Lock – Historic Canal Crane loop from Peartree

02:42

46.5km

170m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.5 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 km

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

We were handicapped by having to get to Derby from Belper's, where we live. If you start from Derby, might want to go from Elvaston castle to Weston on Trent, …

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9.17 km

Hippo Wood

Forest

15.5 km

Swarkestone Lock

Highlight • River

Nice place to rest on a cycle ride next to a lock on the Trent & Mersey canal. Can travel north from here to Derby on the route of the …

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15.7 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

22.1 km

Nades Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Small cafe with a large outside area next to the canal. Excellent place to stop particularly when the weather is good and you can use the outside area. Bikes can …

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24.2 km

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

Highlight • River

Surface is gravel and at times quite rocky so only suitable for gravel or MTB.

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46.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

11.6 km

8.39 km

6.53 km

3.87 km

3.40 km

122 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.54 km

8.20 km

6.53 km

836 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Swarkestone Lock – Historic Canal Crane loop from Peartree

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Swarkestone Lock

Historic Canal Crane

Nades Café & Bar

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

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