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South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Barrow upon Trent

Mountain biking trails

South Derbyshire

Barrow Upon Trent

Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Barrow upon Trent

Moderate

4.0

(1)

17

riders

Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Barrow upon Trent

02:43

45.2km

70m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.5 km for 130 m

After 29.9 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.01 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 …

Tip by

5.18 km

Hippo Wood

Forest

3

11.7 km

Severn Trent Weir

Highlight • River

The lower weir by the Severn Trent works along the nice riverside path, lots of interesting water birds

Tip by

4

15.3 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.

Tip by

5

20.0 km

Elevated Black Metal Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice easy peddle

Tip by

6

28.5 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good location, nice views of Trent Lock, good beer for some mid-ride hydration

Tip by

7

28.5 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

Tip by

30.4 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

9

40.8 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.

Tip by

10

43.5 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

B

45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

11.2 km

9.32 km

3.25 km

2.17 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

9.45 km

5.04 km

3.20 km

1.34 km

1.20 km

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Saturday 10 October

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Comments

February 16, 2025,MTB ride of 2 halves. Half nice(ish) conditions, Half an absolute sludge fest.

From Swarkestone Lock to Long Eaton is like a quagmire.
I usually do this on a Gravel Bike but struggled today on a Full Sus Enduro Bike.

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