Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 36.3 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Erewash Canal Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picturesque spot on the canal good spot for a rest and a sandwich

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5.97 km

Bennerley Woodland

Forest

11.7 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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12.5 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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15.2 km

Sandiacre Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice spot for a break, good for a photo opportunity

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20.3 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good location, nice views of Trent Lock, good beer for some mid-ride hydration

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20.3 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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33.7 km

Manor Floods Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Scenic fishing pond at the side of the trail

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36.4 km

Woodside Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

37.7 km

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Highlight • Trail

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

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

13.3 km

3.15 km

2.35 km

1.77 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

11.4 km

2.30 km

1.59 km

1.12 km

453 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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