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Swarkestone Pavilion – St James' Church, Swarkestone loop from Melbourne

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South Derbyshire

Swarkestone Pavilion – St James' Church, Swarkestone loop from Melbourne

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Swarkestone Pavilion – St James' Church, Swarkestone loop from Melbourne

02:58

11.4km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

109 m

Courtyard Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely courtyard for refreshment break. Bar with food.

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2

165 m

St Michael and St Mary’s Church, Melbourne

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is medieval and existed when the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086. The current building dates from the early part of the 12th century when the living of …

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3

2.87 km

View of the River Trent from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swans just landing as we were looking

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4

5.07 km

Swarkestone Pavilion

Highlight • Other

landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/swarkestone-pavilion-12474/#History Lots of info here.

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5

5.37 km

St James' Church, Swarkestone

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …

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6

5.95 km

View of Swarkestone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An ancient bridge over the River Trent that also marks the most southern point of Bonnie Prince Charlie's advance on London. He reached the bridge, had second thoughts and returned …

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B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

2.66 km

2.39 km

1.55 km

524 m

389 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

1.72 km

1.58 km

1.46 km

1.17 km

270 m

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