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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Dale Abbey Arch loop from Sandiacre

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Dale Abbey Arch loop from Sandiacre

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Dale Abbey Arch loop from Sandiacre

02:13

33.8km

280m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.5 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.48 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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9.44 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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12.4 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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12.8 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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13.1 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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14.4 km

Old Black Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

22.6 km

Dale Abbey Arch

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dale Abbey are all that is left of a former Premonstratensian abbey that, after a few false starts, was founded in the early 13th century. The ruins …

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24.6 km

The Cow Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

A lovely little cafe in a great location. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating but gets very busy and often is full. Bikes can be left in the outdoor seating …

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26.1 km

Waterloo Plantation

Forest

33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

9.93 km

4.71 km

2.25 km

1.35 km

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

4.78 km

3.35 km

1.43 km

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Dale Abbey Arch loop from Sandiacre

Stanton Lock

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

View of Shipley Lake

Nutbrook Coffee Shop

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve

Old Black Horse Pub

Dale Abbey Arch

The Cow Shed Café

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