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Erewash Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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Erewash Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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Erewash Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

01:26

5.66km

20m

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: April 3, 2026

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Parking

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602 m

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. …

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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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3.92 km

The Erewash canal flows 12 miles from the River Trent to the Nottingham Canal. It was completed in 1779 and worked until the last commercial canal boat stopped in 1952. Today it's a leisure canal with boats and walking trails.

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4.21 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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4.54 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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4.84 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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5.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.92 km

695 m

665 m

174 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

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Erewash Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Bennerley Viaduct

Erewash Canal

Bennerley Viaduct

Bennerley Viaduct

Bennerley Viaduct Access Construction

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