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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Castle Donington

Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Castle Donington

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Castle Donington

01:12

28.0km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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3.67 km

Telford's Warehouse

Highlight • Monument

When visiting the Red-Brick Warehouse on the Canal, take a moment to appreciate its unique architectural feature: the internal canal arm that allowed boats to be loaded or unloaded within …

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8.72 km

Rolleston Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village shop to stop for snacks & drinks... good for lunch.

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9.39 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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15.3 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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15.9 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …

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16.7 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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25.2 km

Donington Park Race Track

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This route goes right past Donington Park race track. There’s a cafe & a motorsport museum here

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

3.65 km

2.88 km

383 m

369 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

3.40 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Castle Donington

Telford's Warehouse

Rolleston Village Shop

Aston-on-Trent Village Highlights

Swarkestone Lock

St James' Church, Swarkestone

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Donington Park Race Track

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