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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Erewash
West Hallam

Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

Hard

2

riders

Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

01:18

21.2km

190m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 80 m

After 18.8 km for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

776 m

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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2

3.37 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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3

3.77 km

View of Shipley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gorgeous place to stop on your ride and enjoy the views out over the lake. Look out for some excellent wildlife on the water and banks here too.

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4

4.28 km

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Highlight • Monument

Archway sculpture carved with various woodland animals.

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5

6.73 km

Pathway Over the River Erewash with View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • River

Good hard packed gravel between the two tow path routes, goes under the railway and over the river Erewash with views of Bennerley viaduct

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6

8.72 km

Nottingham Canal

Highlight • River

The Nottingham Canal originally travelled a distance of 14 miles (22.5 km) from the Cromford Canal to the River Trent at Nottingham, but most of it is now in a …

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7

12.7 km

Mulberry Tree Café at Strelley Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Open daily from 9.30 - 4pm. This cafe is housed inside old horse riding stables and is incredibly cute. Great oat milk flat white 👌

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8

13.1 km

View of the Nottingham Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mainly smooth compacted gravel. Takes you from the asphalt roads into the boondocks. Some lovely views over Nottingham, but sometimes a few dog walkers.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

4.38 km

4.06 km

2.47 km

1.88 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

9.59 km

6.07 km

3.67 km

1.75 km

105 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

44 %

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