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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne

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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne

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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne

00:31

9.25km

20m

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: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

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Swans just landing as we were looking

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2.26 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice and flat towpath alongside the Trent & Mersey canal that forms part of NCN route 6. The surface is gravelly and, in dry weather, can be a bit loose. …

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4.63 km

Swarkestone Lock

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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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4.74 km

KA Plum Bicycle Repairs

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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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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

223 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

550 m

223 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

Swarkestone Lock

KA Plum Bicycle Repairs

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