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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

01:51

31.4km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.57 km

Derby River Weir

Highlight • Structure

cloud trial to derby pride park football club

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2

8.65 km

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

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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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12.2 km

Hippo Wood

Forest

4

15.4 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

16.4 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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6

27.9 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath near Swarkestone Locks

Highlight • River

Canel bike ride route from cloud trial path swarkerstone locks

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7

28.3 km

Stenson Lock Marina

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stepson lock marina great walks and biking on the canal links to the cloud trial

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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.87 km

6.21 km

3.00 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

4.87 km

1.08 km

196 m

101 m

< 100 m

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