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Nottingham Canal – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Nottingham

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Nottingham Canal – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Nottingham

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Nottingham Canal – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Nottingham

02:57

48.9km

120m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.02 km for 62 m

After 40.3 km for 73 m

After 41.9 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 km

Nottingham Canal Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

Grange Wood

Forest

17.0 km

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 variety of various states of use and preservation, with only a 2.5 miles (4 km) section through the centre of Nottingham still used by boats. The remainder of the canal towpath is used for a variety of recreational activities, including cycling.

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17.5 km

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

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. Now one of only 2 wrought iron viaducts in England with long term plans to restore the structure and to link it into the cycle network. Whilst no official access to the viaduct, many people climb the embankments at each end and walk across the structure. Not possible to take a bike across (unless you carry it the whole way). The restoration plans have stalled due to lack of funds. More information at friendsofbennerleyviaduct.wordpress.com

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18.8 km

Bennerley Woodland

Forest

24.7 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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33.8 km

Start of the Erewash Canal

Highlight • River

Well surfaced and pleasent canal towpath that runs 12 miles to Langley Mill

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38.2 km

Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good quality tow path to save riding on the roads. Can get busy with walkers, runners and other cyclists, specially at the weekend.

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39.3 km

View of the river at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road trails on shared paths

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40.0 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 fork at one point and you can either keep following the river or take the turning and head into the nature reserve (£3 donation). If you want to take a closer look at the birds you can go into the nature reserve office and obtain a pass to access the bird hides.

On weekends it gets really busy so having a bell is advisable or time your route so that you pass here in the mornings or late afternoon.

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40.4 km

Main Pond

Lake

48.3 km

Nottingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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 along the way including Castle Wharf and a number of green spaces.

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48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

19.4 km

1.97 km

745 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

14.1 km

9.13 km

1.01 km

645 m

362 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

15 %

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Nottingham Canal – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Nottingham

02:57h

48.9km

120m

Nottingham Canal – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Nottingham

Nottingham Canal

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Stanton Lock

Start of the Erewash Canal

Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

View of the river at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nottingham Canal

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