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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Melbourne

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
South Derbyshire
Melbourne CP

View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Melbourne

Moderate

5.0

(1)

42

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Melbourne

02:04

46.8km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 44.3 km for 159 m

After 46.1 km for 160 m

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1

4.17 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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2

10.6 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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3

11.2 km

Rolleston Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4

13.4 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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5

15.1 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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6

24.5 km

Café Blue at Sawley Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Very dog friendly and friendly-friendly cafe...and cyclists get 10% discount. Good cycle parking with proper stands. Woof!

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7

44.2 km

Cloud Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is an old converted railway line that runs from a very impressive quarry near Wilson to the Trent and Mersey Canal near Swarkestone.

It's part of National Cycle Route …

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8

46.2 km

Melbourne Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Dismount at the gates to the shops, garden and cafe area, there's a nice lake just past the Church where you can sit and have a well earned rest.

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46.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

6.59 km

3.13 km

489 m

324 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

9.58 km

557 m

165 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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