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Swarkestone Lock – Cloud Trail loop from Swadlincote

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Swarkestone Lock – Cloud Trail loop from Swadlincote

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Swarkestone Lock – Cloud Trail loop from Swadlincote

03:30

51.7km

410m

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.9 km

Foremark Bridleway

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Fairly wide and smooth Gravel track that despite it's close proximity to the reservoir you'll be lucky to see it other than through the occasional gap in the trees

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19.1 km

View of Swarkestone Bridge

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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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20.2 km

Swarkestone Lock

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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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20.2 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

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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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22.8 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

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Swans just landing as we were looking

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23.7 km

Cloud Trail

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The Cloud Trail (sometimes called Cloud Trail Greenway) is a 13‑mile (21 km) mostly flat, traffic‑free route stretching from Derby to Worthington via former railway track and canal towpaths. The …

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36.3 km

Staunton Harold Straight Road

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The long straight road out of Staunton Harold, so much fun to zoom down, but be wary of the speed bumps and cows. Get some good speed going and you …

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39.2 km

Jaguar Lount Woods

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Beautiful cycle trail through the woods. If you are eagle eyed you’ll be able to spot munjac deer and huge stags. The owls and buzzards are pretty cool too!

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40.1 km

Lount Wood

Forest

43.3 km

WoodcoteWood

Forest

51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

10.9 km

9.11 km

6.94 km

2.62 km

2.53 km

251 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

9.26 km

8.03 km

1.80 km

1.25 km

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

75 %

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Swarkestone Lock – Cloud Trail loop from Swadlincote

Foremark Bridleway

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Swarkestone Lock

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Cloud Trail

Staunton Harold Straight Road

Jaguar Lount Woods

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