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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Swarkestone

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Swarkestone

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Swarkestone

01:52

7.40km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Canal Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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1.25 km

Historic Canal Crane

Highlight • Historical Site

5.24 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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5.82 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

1.61 km

1.30 km

613 m

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.96 km

1.65 km

1.32 km

284 m

181 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Swarkestone

Canal Level Crossing

Swarkestone Lock

Historic Canal Crane

View of Swarkestone Bridge

St James' Church, Swarkestone

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