Cycle and walking path on the route of the derelict Derby and Sandiacre canal. Nice flat route but with varying quality surface. The eastern end is excellent tarmac, the central portion fairly rocky and the western part old tarmac.

IanDent

September 17, 2020

Cycling

Surface is currently (autumn 2020) being upgraded with new tarmac planned throughout as part of a major investment in a cycle route linking Derby and Nottingham.
A small section of the original canal is being remade (with water) and the path will run alongside this canalised section - currently the surface is loose stone but I'm hopeful it will be improved later.

Randolph

June 20, 2025

Cycling

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1. Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Spondon

29.9km

01:51

70m

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Derwent River Weir – Swarkestone Lock loop from Attenborough

45.3km

02:56

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of St. Chads Water – Spondon Linear Park loop from Spondon

32.6km

01:54

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Ockbrook And Borrowash, Erewash, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath – Swarkestone Lock loop from Spondon

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