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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

01:27

32.5km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.9 km for 272 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.95 km

Swarkestone Lock

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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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11.0 km

View of Swarkestone Bridge

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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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24.9 km

Willington Bridge Over the River Trent

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Historic bridge over the River Trent with views of Willington Power Station in the distance. Willington Power Station is a pair of partly demolished coal-fired power stations that were constructed in the 1950s.

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30.8 km

Willie Borrowed Washed

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31.3 km

Stenson Lock Cottage Coffee Shop

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No nonsense coffee shop in the old lock keepers cottage. Plenty of tables inside and outside. Menu covers breakfast as well as lunch and tea. Lots of home made cakes.

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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

5.07 km

4.93 km

1.08 km

595 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

1.56 km

749 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 20 June

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Swarkestone Lock – View of Swarkestone Bridge loop from Stenson Fields

Swarkestone Lock

View of Swarkestone Bridge

St Wystan's Church, Repton

Willington Bridge Over the River Trent

Willie Borrowed Washed

Stenson Lock Cottage Coffee Shop

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