Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Melbourne
Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Melbourne
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Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Melbourne
02:46
46.7km
130m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 12.0 km for 291 m
After 29.1 km for 116 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
2.54 km
View of the River Trent from the bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
5.53 km
Swarkestone Lock
Highlight • River
Tip by
8.71 km
Hippo Wood
Forest
12.1 km
Alvaston Park Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
12.6 km
Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
29.2 km
Elvaston Castle and Gardens
Highlight • Historical Site
Lots of secret areas of the park to explore.
Tip by
46.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.6 km
13.6 km
2.25 km
1.94 km
1.04 km
343 m
Surfaces
36.4 km
7.39 km
1.42 km
959 m
589 m
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