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The Nottingham canal is a hidden gem in this area! Relatively quiet compared to other similar trails. Great to cycle along and forget all your worries.

Just downstream of Elvaston Castle, the River Derwent flows over a wide, stepped weir with broad impressive cascades. The surrounding wetlands are rich in wildlife, with chances to spot kingfishers, ducks, and even leaping salmon when conditions are right.

A beautiful lock on the canal

A fantastically beautiful water landscape

Great flat path beside the canal swarkerstone locks

Cycled 1st March. After the towpath and cycle route 6 diverge, the canalside path towards shardlow was muddy in places, uncyclable in one place. Recommended for summer or extended dry periods.

The Trent & Mersey Canal winds through the North Midlands, offering stunning views of the Cheshire Plain and a peaceful green corridor through Stoke-on-Trent. It spans 93 miles and is perfect for cycling or walking, with routes through the charming countryside of Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.

Shipley Country Park is not that far from Derby, close to the Nottingham border. It offers 700 acres of attractive, varied landscape full of lakes, wildflower meadows, woodland, and gentle hills, The park has 20 miles (32 km) of well maintained footpaths for walking, cycling, and horse riding.