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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

Road cycling routes

South Derbyshire

Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

Moderate

3.0

(3)

62

riders

Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

01:20

31.0km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.13 km for 240 m

After 16.0 km for 132 m

After 16.2 km for 132 m

After 16.5 km for 488 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.43 km

Coronation Plantation

Forest

2

6.90 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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3

13.5 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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4

13.5 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

As of Jan 2023, the towpath has been upgraded and widened with a tarmac surface. The previously very awkward (impossible for some) barriers have been greatly improved.

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5

16.2 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swans just landing as we were looking

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6

21.4 km

Aston-on-Trent Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Aston on Trent is a village in south Derbyshire. It's a little north of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal.

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7

28.1 km

The Harrington Arms

Highlight • Parking

The pub has a big car park at the back, great place to start & finish your tour. Lovely pub garden to eat & drink in too.

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B

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

14.4 km

1.07 km

497 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

4.00 km

550 m

500 m

< 100 m

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