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Sandiacre on the Lock Derby & Sandiacre Canal

Join the IWA Lichfield Branch for a guided walk “Swarkestone & The Derby Canal

This is an easy 4 mile walk with no stiles, along quiet country lanes, the towpath of a disused canal, and public footpaths.  Shortly after leaving the pub car park, we will pause briefly by a prehistoric monument before heading across farmland to join the towpath trail of the Derby Canal at Baltimore Bridge. We follow this disused canal back to its junction with the Trent and Mersey, from where we return to our starting point.

Meet 16:00 for a 16:30 start on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at The Crewe & Harpur Inn, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone DE73 7JA.

NB: A booking has already been made at the restaurant. The extended meet up time is to allow participants to pre-order meals before departure.

Contact Clive Walker at: [email protected]

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IWA Lichfield Branch
Event Date(s)

Wednesday 11th June 2025

Location

Swarkestone

IWA Lichfield Branch Guided Walk Swarkestone & The Derby Canal

Join the IWA Lichfield Branch for a guided walk “Swarkestone & The Derby Canal

This is an easy 4 mile walk with no stiles, along quiet country lanes, the towpath of a disused canal, and public footpaths.  Shortly after leaving the pub car park, we will pause briefly by a prehistoric monument before heading across farmland to join the towpath trail of the Derby Canal at Baltimore Bridge. We follow this disused canal back to its junction with the Trent and Mersey, from where we return to our starting point.

Meet 16:00 for a 16:30 start on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at The Crewe & Harpur Inn, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone DE73 7JA.

NB: A booking has already been made at the restaurant. The extended meet up time is to allow participants to pre-order meals before departure.

Contact Clive Walker at: [email protected]

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Wednesday 11th June 2025 at The Crewe & Harpur Inn, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone DE73 7JA

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Clive Walker

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The Crewe & Harpur Inn, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone DE73 7JA

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