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South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

Hiking trails & Routes

South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

Easy

4.6

(12)

41

hikers

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Swarkestone Lock loop from Barrow upon Trent

01:43

6.76km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

265 m

Brookfield Pub

Highlight • Other

worth a walk down to the river

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2

2.45 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

3.03 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

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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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4

3.94 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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5

4.05 km

Canal Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

6

4.05 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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7

4.30 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

B

6.76 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.53 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

839 m

757 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.90 km

1.41 km

1.12 km

219 m

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