アウスワースでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Still closed at the far end

Path up to the viaduct which can be cycled across - eventually also we should be able to cycle down the other side - but works are still in progress on the path and the Visitors Centre.

The Kimberley Brewery, also known as Hardy & Hanson's Brewery or Hardys & Hansons, was the oldest independent brewery in Nottinghamshire, and has a heritage dating from 1832. It was originally two adjoining but independent breweries, Hardy's Brewery and Hanson's Brewery, which merged in 1930. The brewery ceased brewing in December 2006.

Kimberly Bridge, also known as Midland Railway Bridge 13, is a three-arch brick structure that was built in 1879 to span a deep cutting through which ran the Bennerley and Bulwell Section of the Midland Railway. Today the railway is disused and the Kimberley Railway Cutting is managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust as a nature reserve, being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. In particular, the site is a sensitive haven for wildlife such as moths, insects and bats. Owned and maintained by Broxtowe Borough Council, Kimberly Bridge is a local landmark and maintains as important link between communities. Following its restoration in 2009, Kimberley Bridge once again forms part of a popular network of footpaths.

Good all weather path

There is a small, free car park just up from the nature reserve area, and another lay-by about 1/2 mile up. Several bridges and loop back paths cross over at various points and tracks are mainly gravel and soil. In addition, there are footpaths over fields moving away from the canal . Wildlife includes Moorhens, swans, ducks, birds, butterflies, damsel and dragonflies in various months. Lovely ‘Lord of the rings-esque’ tree tunnel when you turn right away from the canal opposite the ‘short cut’ route that takes you to Ilkeston houses and the railway bridge. Bulrushes, various flora. Level, easygoing trails. Several deep ponds are marked with signs at reserve (Trowell) end.

Bio-diverse grassland area, typically seeing rabbits, butterflies, damsel and dragonflies in certain months

Viaduct is lovely but currently (as of 7th Sept 2024) closed at the Nottinghamshire end so no way across. Other than that definitely worth a trundle