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St Helena's Church, West Leake – Sawley Cut and Locks loop from Castle Donington

St Helena's Church, West Leake – Sawley Cut and Locks loop from Castle Donington

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St Helena's Church, West Leake – Sawley Cut and Locks loop from Castle Donington

01:35

36.4km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Hemington

Highlight • Settlement

Just take your time and admire the many thatched cottages as you glide through the village.

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1.31 km

Jolly Sailor Pub

Highlight • Other

1.31 km

Hemmington Farmers Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and cakes, also good selection of farm produce, support local farms

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12.0 km

The Star, West Leake

Highlight • Restaurant

The Star at West Leake has been serving excellent food and welcoming walkers for decades. There's a choice between the bar menu or the Pit House restaurant menu, depending on …

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12.8 km

St Helena's Church, West Leake

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was medieval and parts of the north wall date from the 12th century but it was restored in 1878 by the architect Henry Hall.

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16.6 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

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31.3 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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33.0 km

Cullings Pond

Highlight • Lake

36.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

4.95 km

416 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

9.07 km

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

23°C

16°C

82 %

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St Helena's Church, West Leake – Sawley Cut and Locks loop from Castle Donington

Thatched-Roof Cottages in Hemington

Jolly Sailor Pub

Hemmington Farmers Shop

The Star, West Leake

St Helena's Church, West Leake

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Sawley Cut and Locks

Cullings Pond

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