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Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

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Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

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Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

01:36

26.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.57 km for 111 m

After 2.47 km for 52 m

After 24.0 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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783 m

Langan's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

1.62 km

St. Modwen's Church, Burton upon Trent

Highlight • Historical Site

An imposing church in Burton

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2.54 km

Ferry Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ferry Bridge is a pretty Victorian foot bridge over the River Trent.

Built to replace a small ferry service that had operated at the same site since the 13th century. …

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14.5 km

Tough Short Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Get on the big ring

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15.2 km

Washlands and River Trent

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Generally quiet road ( except during rush hour or when there are events on at Canton Hall ) some nice views of the Trent near Walton, or earlier if its …

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24.1 km

Stapenhill Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Spanning the River Trent in Burton-on-Trent, Stapenhill Suspension Bridge is unique in Europe thanks to its semi-suspension design. Built in 1888 to replace a ferry service over the river, the …

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25.7 km

Coopers Tavern

Highlight • Pub

Simple pub in an 1800s brewery, with tiny rooms and real fires and serving real ales with pork pies.

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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

2.14 km

1.86 km

952 m

193 m

164 m

104 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

8.07 km

201 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

28 %

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Ferry Bridge – Washlands and River Trent loop from Burton-on-Trent

Langan's Tea Rooms

St. Modwen's Church, Burton upon Trent

Ferry Bridge

Tough Short Climb

Washlands and River Trent

Stapenhill Suspension Bridge

Coopers Tavern

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