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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

01:14

19.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 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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3.86 km

View of Swarkestone Bridge

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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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6.40 km

Bridleway to Robin Wood

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Fantastic stretch of bridleway! Gets very overgrown in summer, so take some snips to get through the jungle!

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7.60 km

Robin Wood Bridleway

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

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7.88 km

Robin Wood Forest Path

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Robin Wood - the gravel is princess, and the trees are cathedral quality! Forest bathing by bike

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12.6 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

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Swans just landing as we were looking

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12.9 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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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

7.16 km

1.69 km

804 m

732 m

643 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.63 km

2.20 km

235 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

Swarkestone Lock

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Bridleway to Robin Wood

Robin Wood Bridleway

Robin Wood Forest Path

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

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