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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Normanton

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Normanton

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Stenson Lock Marina loop from Normanton

01:30

25.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 18.0 km for 122 m

After 18.3 km for 112 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.86 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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2

16.9 km

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

Highlight • River

Surface is gravel and at times quite rocky so only suitable for gravel or MTB.

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3

18.1 km

Mercia Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

4

18.4 km

Boat Street Café Narrowboat

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe that is very friendly to cyclists located on a narrow boat. The Cafe has inside seating as well as picnic tables outside. The boat isn't signposted from the marina …

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5

19.5 km

Nades Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Small cafe with a large outside area next to the canal. Excellent place to stop particularly when the weather is good and you can use the outside area. Bikes can …

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6

21.3 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath near Swarkestone Locks

Highlight • River

Canel bike ride route from cloud trial path swarkerstone locks

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7

21.6 km

Stenson Lock Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

stepson lock marina great walks and biking on the canal links to the cloud trial

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B

25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

8.64 km

5.08 km

952 m

799 m

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

4.35 km

823 m

296 m

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Monday 15 June

24°C

13°C

14 %

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