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Dirt Path by the Canal – Stanton Lock loop from Stapleford

Moderate

5

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Dirt Path by the Canal – Stanton Lock loop from Stapleford

01:36

23.3km

190m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.83 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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2

2.44 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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3

2.68 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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4

9.33 km

Open daily from 9.30 - 4pm. This cafe is housed inside old horse riding stables and is incredibly cute. Great oat milk flat white 👌

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12.6 km

Broad Oak Plantation

Forest

13.5 km

Stonepit Plantation

Forest

7

17.5 km

The nature reserve follows the former tow path of the Nottingham Canal. It now offers key habitats including open water, woodland and grassland habitats.

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B

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

5.81 km

3.49 km

3.39 km

3.20 km

624 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.94 km

4.94 km

1.35 km

282 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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6°C

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