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Lockington-Hemington

Shardlow Wharf – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Castle Donington

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Lockington-Hemington

Shardlow Wharf – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Castle Donington

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5.0

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Shardlow Wharf – Chapel Farm Marina loop from Castle Donington

01:08

17.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.80 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.34 km

Telford's Warehouse

Highlight • Monument

When visiting the Red-Brick Warehouse on the Canal, take a moment to appreciate its unique architectural feature: the internal canal arm that allowed boats to be loaded or unloaded within …

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2

5.69 km

Shardlow Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

So important was Shardlow as an 18th-century river port, it was often referred to as 'Little Liverpool' and 'Rural Rotterdam' during its heyday. Its location on the Trent Lock, where …

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3

5.95 km

Malt Shovel, Shardlow

Highlight • Pub

Charming place, the road could be quite busy sometimes!

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4

6.50 km

Chapel Farm Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice marina with a mix of narrow boats and river cruisers.

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5

7.82 km

Went Wrong Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love this bridge. It's worth to stop after when you are back from Elvaston Castle.

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6

9.22 km

Sawley Cut and Locks

Highlight • River

Sawley Cut and the Locks were built around 1796, to bypass difficult and shallow sections of the Trent Navigation, also in response to the Trent Navigation Company losing out to …

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7

9.40 km

Sawley Waterside & Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely marinia with cafe open to all.

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8

9.42 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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B

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

5.90 km

2.20 km

1.46 km

779 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.76 km

3.18 km

709 m

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Sunday 18 October

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