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England
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Derbyshire

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swadlincote

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swadlincote

Moderate

4.0

(1)

15

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Swadlincote

02:30

56.3km

310m

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: April 17, 2026

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Tough Short Climb

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28.2 km

Lichfield Cathedral

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Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning medieval church and the only cathedral in England with three spires. Built from 1195 to 1340, the cathedral wasn't always a calm place – it …

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35.5 km

Fradley Junction

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Lovely place for a coffee

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39.0 km

Nice quiet part of the canal towpath, the odd dog walker as expected, but a nice varied addition adding a circular walk to a day at the Arboretum.

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.3 km

3.87 km

3.29 km

1.60 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

15.2 km

138 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 17 June

25°C

14°C

30 %

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