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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Mickleover

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Mickleover

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Mickleover

02:35

43.9km

150m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 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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18.7 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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27.6 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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29.2 km

Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Country park and cafe that is a very popular destination for cyclists as flat, traffic free routes to it from Derby.
Lots of secret areas of the park to explore.

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32.8 km

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Highlight • Structure

A quick loop is a must do. It's open access and easy to get on too from Riverside path

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36.6 km

Derby River Weir

Highlight • Structure

cloud trial to derby pride park football club

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37.2 km

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …

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39.7 km

Curly Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Local landmark for cyclists and pedestrians. Bridge over the busy A38 linking Markeaton Park with routes into Derby city centre.

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42.9 km

Mickleover Meadows

Nature Reserve

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

11.1 km

8.56 km

2.71 km

1.19 km

926 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

5.34 km

1.16 km

1.06 km

318 m

121 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

26°C

11°C

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View of Swarkestone Bridge – Elvaston Castle and Gardens loop from Mickleover

View of Trent & Mersey Canal from Etwall Road Bridge

View of Swarkestone Bridge

The Harrington Arms

Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Alvaston Park BMX Track

Derby River Weir

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Curly Bridge

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