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View of Bennerley Viaduct – Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge loop from Ilkeston

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View of Bennerley Viaduct – Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge loop from Ilkeston

Hard

18

runners

View of Bennerley Viaduct – Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge loop from Ilkeston

02:35

24.2km

240m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.71 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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2

1.98 km

View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

4.13 km

A little pond, just off Shipley Common.

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4

7.86 km

Heanor War Memorial

Highlight • Other

Established in 1950 to honour those who fell in World War II, the Memorial Park features historic wrought-iron gates from the demolished Shipley Hall, a central war memorial, gardens and a children's play area, and a seasonal splash pad.

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5

20.7 km

Swan Lake at Straw's Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Known locally as `Swan Lake` this is a beautiful place to walk, bird watch and enjoy the views.

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.74 km

3.65 km

2.11 km

1.71 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

7.62 km

2.52 km

1.07 km

780 m

604 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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