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Bike touring routes & trails

South Derbyshire

Weston upon Trent CP

Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Weston-on-Trent

Bike touring routes & trails

South Derbyshire

Weston upon Trent CP

Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Weston-on-Trent

Moderate

4

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Weston-on-Trent

01:19

21.3km

160m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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5.10 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

11.6 km

Calke Abbey

Highlight • Cycleway

Take the cycle path along the Old Derby Canal to reach this beautiful place.

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4

15.3 km

Fortey's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly service

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5

15.4 km

Meaks of Melborne

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee and cake

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6

18.0 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swans just landing as we were looking

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

1.87 km

1.27 km

807 m

591 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

7.37 km

529 m

127 m

< 100 m

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