Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Mickleover

Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Mickleover

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Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Mickleover

02:34

64.1km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.9 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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23.8 km

Aston-on-Trent Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Aston on Trent is a village in south Derbyshire. It's a little north of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal.

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39.1 km

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a lovely country park. It’s got a car park if you feel more comfortable parking your car here to start or finish a Tour. There’s often an ice cream van in the car park.

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39.6 km

Elvaston Castle — Eastern Approach

Highlight • Castle

This is the eastern access point to Elvaston Castle. It is a 19th-century Gothic Revical Castle set within a 200 acre county park that offers walking paths and lovely scenery.

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40.8 km

The Harrington Arms

Highlight • Parking

The pub has a big car park at the back, great place to start & finish your tour. Lovely pub garden to eat & drink in too.

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43.0 km

Rolleston Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village shop to stop for snacks & drinks... good for lunch.

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56.3 km

Nades Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Small cafe with a large outside area next to the canal. Excellent place to stop particularly when the weather is good and you can use the outside area. Bikes can …

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59.3 km