Bennerley Viaduct – Stanton Lock loop from Ilkeston

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Bennerley Viaduct – Stanton Lock loop from Ilkeston

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4.2

(5)

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Bennerley Viaduct – Stanton Lock loop from Ilkeston

01:59

30.5km

140m

Cycling

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.49 km for 4 m

After 10.1 km for 1 m

After 13.3 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Wouldn't recommend trying to cross. Looks bumpy 😳and unsafe. Sure there should be a locked gate, but missing.

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3.56 km

Pathway Over the River Erewash with View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • River

Good hard packed gravel between the two tow path routes, goes under the railway and over the river Erewash with views of Bennerley viaduct

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5.34 km

Bench by the Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great spot for a break, bench by the waters edge

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7.68 km

Pentrich Revolution Trail Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

A new walk and start of the Erewash trail

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7.73 km

Great Northern Basin (Langley Mill Basin)

Highlight • Trail

Canal basin at the junction of the Nottingham, Erewash and Cromford canals. Only the Erewash canal remains in water so now the northerly end of the Erewash canal. Great starting …

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8.02 km

Basilia

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe in an unexpected place. Very close to the Erewash Valley Trail so suitable for a lunch stop. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, etc. and the shop also has …

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18.1 km