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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swarkestone

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swarkestone

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swarkestone

00:52

8.23km

10m

Running

Moderate run. 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 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 closed Derby canal or east along the tow path following NCN route 6 to Loughborough and beyond.

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1.00 km

Canal Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

1.03 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. Path is narrow so beware of oncoming walkers and cyclists, in particular when passing under the canal bridges where visibility can be poor. Nice and scenic and chance to cycle along a traffic free route watching the canal boats.

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3.68 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swans just landing as we were looking

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8.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

493 m

174 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

815 m

491 m

286 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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Swarkestone Lock – Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swarkestone

Swarkestone Lock

Canal Level Crossing

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

View of the River Trent from the bridge

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