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Historic Canal Crane – Swarkestone Lock loop from Derby

Mountain biking trails

Historic Canal Crane – Swarkestone Lock loop from Derby

Easy

5.0

(1)

6

riders

Historic Canal Crane – Swarkestone Lock loop from Derby

01:11

23.9km

40m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.32 km

Alvaston Park

Highlight • Trail

Alvaston Park is a picturesque, riverside park covering 85 acres. It's situated in the south of Derby, about two miles from the city centre.

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2

6.12 km

Rainbow Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

I love the mural in this tunnel, the canal boats are named after local primary schools and the swans are hilarious 😆

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3

12.1 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

4

12.3 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

17.0 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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B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

1.75 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

476 m

254 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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