Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from West Hallam

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from West Hallam

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from West Hallam

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22.2km

180m

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: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A series of ponds that provide good opportunities for birdwatching and fishing.

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6.44 km

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Highlight • Monument

Archway sculpture carved with various woodland animals.

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8.96 km

Shipley Country Park

Highlight • Trail

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 …

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10.5 km

Gravel Trail, Outskirts of Shipley Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great undulating gravel trails through fields on the outskirts of Shipley park. Some sharp sweeping corners and a spike in climbs but overall a very mellow trail.

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14.2 km

Mapperley Reservoir is a peaceful body of water surrounded by bluebell woodlands, rolling farmland and some fascinating remains from the area’s coal mining heritage. The countryside around here is great …

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14.8 km

Old Black Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

16.1 km

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A good place to stop for a picnic protected from the rain. The side of a barn is covered but open to the wind and has 3 picnic tables plus …

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16.4 km

Nutbrook Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with friendly staff. Good mid walk stops while exploring the local reservoirs and Shipley Country Park.
Open Fri: 9:30 - 14:30.
Sat & Sun: 9:00 - 16:00.

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

5.54 km

4.01 km

3.57 km

1.02 km

784 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

5.11 km

1.61 km

268 m

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2023,Shipley Park – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Heanor Gate #planlessdiscovermore

A little loop around Shipley Park and the Nutbrook trail from the door. A nice steady ride around the countryside with nice and easy country paths or gravel.

Using the new discover feature I looked at ones near me and filtered them so that they were all off road. I picked the shortest one as we took doggo with us …