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Sawley Cut and Locks – Long, Winding Road loop from Ilkeston

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Sawley Cut and Locks – Long, Winding Road loop from Ilkeston

Moderate

27

riders

Sawley Cut and Locks – Long, Winding Road loop from Ilkeston

02:00

46.6km

160m

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 9, 2026

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

5.48 km

Old Stone Bridge and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful, tranquil spot along the Erewash canal towpath. ideal for a snack break!

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2

11.7 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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3

11.9 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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4

21.8 km

Gallery 119

Highlight • Cafe

lovely cycling friendly cafe

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5

22.6 km

Lovely little gift shop and tearoom. Plenty of outdoor seating with a limited amount of cozy indoor seating next to the toasty fire. Delightful home cooked menu featuring freshly baked …

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40.3 km

Long, Winding Road

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46.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

4.12 km

1.14 km

308 m

158 m

143 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

7.58 km

405 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

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