Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.22 km for 62 m

After 8.68 km for 53 m

After 28.5 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Dirt Path by the Canal

Highlight • River

a generally flat ride along route 6 and 67 to Sharkestone garden centre for lunch, cold and a stiff easterly breeze

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3.05 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal towpath can get very busy with hikers and dog walkers at times

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8.42 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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10.3 km

White Cows on Slack Road

Highlight • Natural

Good going down ! A bit of a drag going up !

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11.6 km

Mapperley Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

15.5 km

Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Highlight • Lake

Path on north/west side is paved and ok for all-road bikes/hybrids etc

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16.3 km

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Highlight • Trail

good spot to escape the heat of the sun for 10 minutes

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23.5 km

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Great viewing point of the Bennerley viaduct situated on the side of the Nottingham canal. The viaduct once carried the Great Northern railway between Nottingham Victoria and Derby Friar Gate. …

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28.5 km

Holly Copse

Forest

35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

7.48 km

7.19 km

4.49 km

2.21 km

889 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

9.17 km

5.07 km

2.66 km

750 m

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 20 April

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve

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