Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Reservoir Dam loop from Ilkeston

Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Reservoir Dam loop from Ilkeston

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Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Reservoir Dam loop from Ilkeston

00:49

13.4km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 53 m

After 12.7 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.48 km

Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

5.73 km

Ramblers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and drink

Tip by

8.51 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 …

Tip by

8.65 km

Mapperley Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

9.15 km

Old Black Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

10.0 km

White Cows on Slack Road

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

3.54 km

1.64 km

1.35 km

1.23 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

4.19 km

3.60 km

509 m

222 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

12°C

7°C

19 %

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Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Ramblers Coffee Shop