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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swarkestone

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swarkestone

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swarkestone

02:23

39.7km

270m

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

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.15 km

Brick Tunnel on the Tramway Trail

Highlight • Structure

Throughout the Tramway Trail, you'll come across a generous number of tunnels and arches. These passageways were developed to hide the tramway, ensuring that it remained concealed from individuals using carriages to travel to the house.

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27.6 km

Poker's Leys

Forest

37.3 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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38.3 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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38.4 km

KA Plum Bicycle Repairs

Highlight • Rest Area

They are a floating bicycle shop! Check them out on Facebook to find out where they are moored. They have track pumps, puncture repair service, and you can buy bicycles from them!

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

4.51 km

3.32 km

1.96 km

702 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

9.47 km

1.90 km

408 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 10 July

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Swarkestone

Notsa Café & Bar

View of the Lake

Brick Tunnel on the Tramway Trail

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Swarkestone Lock

KA Plum Bicycle Repairs

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