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South Derbyshire

Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

Road cycling routes

South Derbyshire

Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

Moderate

2.5

(2)

61

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Chellaston

01:22

31.2km

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: March 16, 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

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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2

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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3

13.5 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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4

16.2 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

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Swans just landing as we were looking

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5

21.4 km

Aston-on-Trent Village Highlights

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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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6

27.6 km

Ambaston Lane Lay-By

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This is a great lay-by to park in if you are driving to do the ride

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7

28.3 km

The Harrington Arms

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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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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

14.6 km

985 m

470 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.63 km

518 m

481 m

< 100 m

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