Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 2.91 km for 88 m

After 13.4 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This is a river path that's really easy and tranquil to ride along. There are numerous ponds and it's a really popular bird-watching spot. From the trail you'll reach a …

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1.57 km

Lake at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Always a wonderful place to visit. Expansive lakes, lots of nature to observe and an excellent shop & café at the Nature Centre.

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3.42 km

Beeston Lock

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Beeston Lock is a pretty section of canal which carries boats from the River Trent to the centre of Nottingham. There's a riverside cafe and a bar to stop for …

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5.90 km

Beeston Canal Path

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Great stretch of canal from Nottingham City centre out towards Derby. you do get dog walkers but it's a great route out the city away from cars. perfect for a …

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9.74 km

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Highlight • Monument

A cozy pub with history - whether the story is real or well-invented

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10.2 km

Nottingham Canal

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Cycling along the Nottingham Canal through the city offers a great mix of urban and natural scenery. It's traffic-free, well-maintained and easy to navigate. There are lovely places to stop …

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16.5 km

This is a lovely country park with walking and cycling paths, a number of lakes, woodlands, meadows, and wetlands to get lost in. It's also home to an adventure centre with high ropes and a climbing wall.

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30.0 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

30.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

7.83 km

1.65 km

1.53 km

775 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

6.44 km

1.20 km

1.09 km

673 m

313 m

Elevation

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