Sandiacre Lock – Trent Lock loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Sandiacre Lock – Trent Lock loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Sandiacre Lock – Trent Lock loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

01:19

25.9km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 980 m for 14 m

After 6.64 km for 14 m

After 19.7 km for 14 m

After 24.9 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal towpath can get very busy with hikers and dog walkers at times

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5.05 km

Dirt Path by the Canal

Highlight • River

a generally flat ride along route 6 and 67 to Sharkestone garden centre for lunch, cold and a stiff easterly breeze

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7.77 km

Sandiacre Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice spot for a break, good for a photo opportunity

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7.80 km

Old Stone Bridge and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful, tranquil spot along the Erewash canal towpath. ideal for a snack break!

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8.51 km

Sandiacre Lock

Highlight • River

Not "just another lock", it's always cool to watch the boats manoeuvre their way through this particular one. The Erewash Canal has a few locks along the way.

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13.1 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.2 km

One of Britain's principal canal junctions, Trent Lock's great meeting of waterways is also the border between the historic counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

Here, the River Soar and …

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