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Kingfisher Trail loop from Willington

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Kingfisher Trail loop from Willington

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Kingfisher Trail loop from Willington

02:11

24.9km

30m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 90 m for 15 m

After 24.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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255 m

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

Highlight • River

Surface is gravel and at times quite rocky so only suitable for gravel or MTB.

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538 m

Trent and Mersey Canal at Willington

Highlight • River

3.18 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Crossing the River Dove

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The point where the Trent and Mersey Canal crosses the River Dove

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6.41 km

Kingfisher Trail

Highlight • River

Paved all weather trail that runs parallel to the canal

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8.98 km

Shobnall Basin

Lake

12.6 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Canal walking generally assures you of good access on a relatively flat route. This point is at the juncture of a few pathways and canal routes in the National Forest. Worth a walk.

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21.5 km

Brindley Aqueduct (Aqueduct 23)

Highlight • Bridge

This Grade II listed Aqueduct (also called "Aqueduct 23") was built in c.1770 by Mr Brindley to carry the Trent and Mersey canal over the River Dove.
It has 12 …

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24.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

10.3 km

660 m

295 m

262 m

225 m

134 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

3.46 km

730 m

591 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 26 May

24°C

13°C

29 %

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Kingfisher Trail loop from Willington

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

Trent and Mersey Canal at Willington

Trent and Mersey Canal Crossing the River Dove

Kingfisher Trail

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Brindley Aqueduct (Aqueduct 23)

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