Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Chellaston

01:16

20.0km

120m

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: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 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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3.42 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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4.24 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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6.77 km

Bridleway to Robin Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fantastic stretch of bridleway! Gets very overgrown in summer, so take some snips to get through the jungle!

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7.97 km

Robin Wood Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful bridleway through the tall pines of Robin Wood, listen out for the birds and enjoy the peace.

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8.25 km

Robin Wood Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Robin Wood - the gravel is princess, and the trees are cathedral quality! Forest bathing by bike

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13.0 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swans just landing as we were looking

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13.3 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

As of Jan 2023, the towpath has been upgraded and widened with a tarmac surface. The previously very awkward (impossible for some) barriers have been greatly improved.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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