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Sawley Cut and Locks – Barrow Bridge loop from Long Eaton

Sawley Cut and Locks – Barrow Bridge loop from Long Eaton

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Sawley Cut and Locks – Barrow Bridge loop from Long Eaton

02:22

56.2km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.5 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

All Saints Church, Sawley

Highlight • Religious Site

The church dates from the 11th century but the existing structure is mainly thirteenth century and contains Saxon and Norman work. The church was restored in 1838 and the chancel …

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1.96 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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11.9 km

Gallery 119

Highlight • Cafe

lovely cycling friendly cafe

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14.3 km

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

14.5 km

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few operating chain foot ferries in England. Will carry bike for a small fee. Open summer weekends, check the internet for dates etc.

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23.7 km

The Secret Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffee. Lovely garden to sit in. Safe for your bikes

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28.1 km

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

Good cafe with a wide selection of cakes and snacks etc.

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32.5 km

The bridge crosses the River Soar navigation. Located only a stone's throw from the bridge is the Soar Bridge Inn, a traditional pub popular with boaters and walkers attracted by the picturesque scene.

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

1.86 km

355 m

176 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

7.28 km

244 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Sawley Cut and Locks – Barrow Bridge loop from Long Eaton

All Saints Church, Sawley

Sawley Cut and Locks

Gallery 119

St James' Church, Normanton-on-Soar

Normanton-on-Soar Chain Ferry

The Secret Garden Café

Stonehurst Farm, Motor Museum & Cafe

Barrow Bridge

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