Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Long Eaton

Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Long Eaton

Moderate

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Swarkestone Lock – Elvaston Castle Country Park loop from Long Eaton

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59.8km

290m

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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Gallery 119

Highlight • Cafe

lovely cycling friendly cafe

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26.1 km

Scheduled Ancient Monument Bridge (Built 1820)

Highlight • Bridge

39.8 km

Swarkestone Lock

Highlight • River

Nice place to rest on a cycle ride next to a lock on the Trent & Mersey canal. Can travel north from here to Derby on the route of the …

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45.7 km

Aston-on-Trent Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Aston on Trent is a village in south Derbyshire. It's a little north of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal.

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46.3 km

Rolleston Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village shop to stop for snacks & drinks... good for lunch.

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48.5 km

The Harrington Arms

Highlight • Parking

The pub has a big car park at the back, great place to start & finish your tour. Lovely pub garden to eat & drink in too.

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50.2 km

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a lovely country park. It’s got a car park if you feel more comfortable parking your car here to start or finish a Tour. There’s often an ice cream van in the car park.

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59.8 km

End point

Train Station

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