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Nottinghamshire
Broxtowe
Cossall

Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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Hiking trails & Routes
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Broxtowe
Cossall

Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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3.5

(4)

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Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

00:55

3.59km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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42 m

Nottingham Canal

Highlight • River

The Nottingham Canal originally travelled a distance of 14 miles (22.5 km) from the Cromford Canal to the River Trent at Nottingham, but most of it is now in a …

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602 m

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

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Great viewing point of the Bennerley viaduct situated on the side of the Nottingham canal. The viaduct once carried the Great Northern railway between Nottingham Victoria and Derby Friar Gate. …

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1.36 km

Bennerley Viaduct Steps

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You can now ride and walk over Bennerley Viaduct there is a ramp at the southern end but the northern end is steps.

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4

1.53 km

Bennerley Viaduct

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

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1.79 km

View of Bennerley Viaduct

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This giant iron bridge in the Erewash Valley is a spectacular remnant of the bygone age of steam and coal. It is the longest wrought iron Victorian viaduct in the …

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2.17 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

the eastwood end of the viaduct is closed at the moment due to construction work

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2.51 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great walk or ride or run if you like over the new refurbished Bennerley viaduct Awesworth. Stunning views day or evening. Very windy today 👊🏻

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2.80 km

Bennerley Viaduct Access Construction

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Bennerley Viaduct is currently only accessed from the west end (the canal side) with construction work to build a new access ramp at the east end. There's no way to …

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3.59 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

347 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

873 m

347 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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