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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Alvaston

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Alvaston

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Alvaston

01:19

30.8km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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After 13.0 km for 135 m

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5.53 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …

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6.35 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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3

9.14 km

Ragley Boat Stop

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4

12.9 km

Stenson Lock Cottage Coffee Shop

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No nonsense coffee shop in the old lock keepers cottage. Plenty of tables inside and outside. Menu covers breakfast as well as lunch and tea. Lots of home made cakes.

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5

13.1 km

Stenson Lock Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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6

13.5 km

Willie Borrowed Washed

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7

17.3 km

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

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

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8

27.6 km

No 61 Café, Gifts & Flowers

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This is a cycle route so beware bikes coming up behind you 😮

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30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

13.6 km

1.62 km

393 m

353 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.97 km

187 m

109 m

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