View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swadlincote

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swadlincote

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swadlincote

03:21

55.7km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.91 km

The Levelling

Forest

16.0 km

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An ancient bridge over the River Trent that also marks the most southern point of Bonnie Prince Charlie's advance on London. He reached the bridge, had second thoughts and returned …

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17.1 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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21.4 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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26.9 km

Derby River Gardens and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Stunning

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30.8 km

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Highlight • Structure

A quick loop is a must do. It's open access and easy to get on too from Riverside path

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31.9 km

Rainbow Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

I love the mural in this tunnel, the canal boats are named after local primary schools and the swans are hilarious 😆

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37.9 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

42.9 km

Robin Wood Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful bridleway through the tall pines of Robin Wood, listen out for the birds and enjoy the peace.

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43.3 km

Robin Wood

Forest

55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

17.9 km

8.24 km

4.08 km

3.50 km

2.00 km

Surfaces

31.8 km

11.5 km

6.72 km

3.54 km

1.21 km

1.01 km

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

9°C

4°C

36 %

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swadlincote

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Swarkestone Lock

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Derby River Gardens and Weir

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Rainbow Mural Tunnel

Historic Canal Crane

Robin Wood Bridleway

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