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South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

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South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

Easy

4.6

(12)

40

hikers

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

01:43

6.76km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

265 m

Brookfield Pub

Highlight • Other

worth a walk down to the river

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2

2.45 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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3

3.03 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …

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4

3.94 km

KA Plum Bicycle Repairs

Highlight • Rest Area

They are a floating bicycle shop! Check them out on Facebook to find out where they are moored. They have track pumps, puncture repair service, and you can buy bicycles from them!

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5

4.05 km

Canal Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

6

4.05 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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7

4.30 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

B

6.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

839 m

757 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.90 km

1.41 km

1.12 km

219 m

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Thursday 8 October

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