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Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge – Woodland Animal Carved Archway loop from Chaddesden Wood

Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge – Woodland Animal Carved Archway loop from Chaddesden Wood

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5.0

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Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge – Woodland Animal Carved Archway loop from Chaddesden Wood

01:59

42.9km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 54 m

After 15.4 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.18 km

Oakfield Farm Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe and farm shop. Has been open for a long while but recently a new building has been opened that allows for much more stock in the shop and …

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10.6 km

Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Known locally as `Swan Lake` this is a beautiful place to walk, bird watch and enjoy the views.

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15.5 km

Shipley Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Highlight • Monument

Archway sculpture carved with various woodland animals.

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19.1 km

Derby Lodge Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

19.2 km

Bell Lane Bridlepath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very well surfaced bridlepath leading into Shipley Park. I believe the surface was laid as a condition of a local landfill site which has now closed - it is certainly …

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31.2 km

The Spotted Cow

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious homemade cakes and fab coffee... also sausage and bacon cobs and other delicious food... well worth the visit 💃

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35.1 km

Horsley Lodge Hotel and Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

Golf course and wedding venue

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

12.4 km

4.06 km

2.55 km

1.06 km

963 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.1 km

928 m

545 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 13 August

29°C

18°C

47 %

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Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge – Woodland Animal Carved Archway loop from Chaddesden Wood

Oakfield Farm Café & Shop

Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Derby Lodge Tea Rooms

Bell Lane Bridlepath

The Spotted Cow

Horsley Lodge Hotel and Golf Course

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