The Trent & Mersey Canal winds through the North Midlands, offering stunning views of the Cheshire Plain and a peaceful green corridor through Stoke-on-Trent. It spans 93 miles and is perfect for cycling or walking, with routes through the charming countryside of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.

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March 1, 2025

Cycling

Cycled 1st March. After the towpath and cycle route 6 diverge, the canalside path towards shardlow was muddy in places, uncyclable in one place. Recommended for summer or extended dry periods.

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1. Swarkestone Canal Locks – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne CP

46.8km

02:47

100m

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

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4.5

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

29.1km

01:57

50m

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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4.6

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3. Derwent River Weir – Swarkestone Lock loop from Attenborough

44.9km

02:55

60m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Take Me There

Location: Weston upon Trent CP, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Swarkestone Lock

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Breadsall Greenway

Shardlow Wharf

Dimminsdale Nature Reserve

Ambaston Village

Staunton Harold Reservoir and Visitor Centre

View of the River Trent from the Bridge

River Trent at Weston-on-Trent

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Borrowash Bottom Lock (Ockbrook Lock), Derby & Sandiacre Canal Restoration

Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas

Trent & Mersey Canal

1. Swarkestone Canal Locks – Swarkestone Lock loop from Melbourne CP

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

3. Derwent River Weir – Swarkestone Lock loop from Attenborough

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