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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barrow upon Trent

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barrow upon Trent

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barrow upon Trent

02:44

45.3km

70m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.6 km for 130 m

After 30.0 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 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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5.18 km

Hippo Wood

Forest

11.7 km

Severn Trent Weir

Highlight • River

The lower weir by the Severn Trent works along the nice riverside path, lots of interesting water birds

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20.1 km

Elevated Black Metal Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice easy peddle

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28.6 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good location, nice views of Trent Lock, good beer for some mid-ride hydration

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28.6 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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30.1 km

The Kiosk at Sawley Lock

Highlight • Pub

Snack bar and adjoining micropub right next to the lock on the canal. Only outside sitting for the snack bar but nice area with cover. Can park bikes right next …

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30.5 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

40.9 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice and flat towpath alongside the Trent & Mersey canal that forms part of NCN route 6. The surface is gravelly and, in dry weather, can be a bit loose. …

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43.6 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

11.5 km

9.32 km

3.39 km

1.82 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

10.2 km

5.04 km

3.20 km

1.65 km

712 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 7 August

27°C

9°C

0 %

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Comments

February 16, 2025,MTB ride of 2 halves. Half nice(ish) conditions, Half an absolute sludge fest.

From Swarkestone Lock to Long Eaton is like a quagmire.
I usually do this on a Gravel Bike but struggled today on a Full Sus Enduro Bike.

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barrow upon Trent

Swarkestone Lock

Severn Trent Weir

Elevated Black Metal Bridge Cycle Path

The Stalybridge Inn

The Tasty Box

The Kiosk at Sawley Lock

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Historic Canal Crane

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