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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Mickleover

Bike touring routes & trails

Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Mickleover

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Mickleover

03:09

53.2km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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642 m

Mickleover Meadows

Nature Reserve

2

10.2 km

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Highlight • Structure

A quick loop is a must do. It's open access and easy to get on too from Riverside path

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3

26.9 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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4

28.0 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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5

36.1 km

Stenson Lock Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

stepson lock marina great walks and biking on the canal links to the cloud trial

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6

38.2 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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7

40.5 km

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

Highlight • River

Surface is gravel and at times quite rocky so only suitable for gravel or MTB.

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8

42.8 km

A-Frame Concrete Slabs

Highlight • Structure

9

47.8 km

Mickleover Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Easy route for all levels

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53.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

11.8 km

4.86 km

3.58 km

3.06 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

15.3 km

4.35 km

1.20 km

849 m

< 100 m

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