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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Cloud Trail loop from Melbourne

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Cloud Trail loop from Melbourne

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Cloud Trail loop from Melbourne

01:13

25.3km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.9 km for 159 m

After 22.3 km for 159 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.55 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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5.90 km

The John Thompson Inn & Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

good for a bite to eat

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9.88 km

Ticknall Methodist Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Methodist chapel, older than the parish church, was built in 1815. Its front roof line shows a similar architectural period to the Almshouses.

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19.5 km

Inas Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice village to ride through. Lots of races pass here so would be a great place to stop and watch. Pub near by

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19.5 km

The Round House (Lock-Up)

Highlight • Historical Site

This building was a lockup with a small attached animal pound. It was built in the 18th century. Before a national system of policing was set up many villages had …

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22.1 km

Cloud Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is an old converted railway line that runs from a very impressive quarry near Wilson to the Trent and Mersey Canal near Swarkestone.

It's part of National Cycle Route …

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24.0 km

St Michael and St Mary’s Church, Melbourne

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is medieval and existed when the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086. The current building dates from the early part of the 12th century when the living of …

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24.5 km

Meaks Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee (& carrot cake). Open early on Sundays

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

1.81 km

369 m

288 m

203 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.21 km

284 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 28 June

23°C

12°C

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Cloud Trail loop from Melbourne

View of Swarkestone Bridge

The John Thompson Inn & Brewery

Ticknall Methodist Chapel

Inas Cottage

The Round House (Lock-Up)

Cloud Trail

St Michael and St Mary’s Church, Melbourne

Meaks Coffee Shop

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