Cycling around the Trent is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Nottinghamshire. So you can find your perfect Trent bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Nottingham to Woodside Nature Reserve loop

46.4km

02:51

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stoke to Congleton loop on the Whitfield valley path

66.2km

04:16

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nottingham to Belvoir Castle loop

64.6km

03:54

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Nottingham Canal – Trent Lock loop from Nottingham

48.6km

02:57

120m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Netherfield

31.3km

01:53

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Beeston Lock – River Trent Waterfront loop from Inham Nook

24.0km

01:25

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Beeston Lock – Trent Lock loop from Netherfield

53.4km

03:14

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Sherbrook Valley loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

32.2km

02:43

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Erewash Canal Towpath – Nottingham Canal loop from Long Eaton

41.7km

02:49

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Shipley Country Park loop from Long Eaton

34.9km

02:04

140m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around the Trent

1. Nottingham to Woodside Nature Reserve loop

2. Stoke to Congleton loop on the Whitfield valley path

3. Nottingham to Belvoir Castle loop

4. Nottingham Canal – Trent Lock loop from Nottingham

5. Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Netherfield

6. Beeston Lock – River Trent Waterfront loop from Inham Nook

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8. Sherbrook Valley loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

9. Erewash Canal Towpath – Nottingham Canal loop from Long Eaton

10. Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Shipley Country Park loop from Long Eaton

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