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Start of the Erewash Canal – Trent Lock loop from Long Eaton

Start of the Erewash Canal – Trent Lock loop from Long Eaton

Hard

8

riders

Start of the Erewash Canal – Trent Lock loop from Long Eaton

03:24

55.6km

300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.42 km for 82 m

After 28.0 km for 219 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

665 m

Bennett Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Upmarket type of place. Just been taken over and service seems better now.

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2

3.94 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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3

3.99 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good location, nice views of Trent Lock, good beer for some mid-ride hydration

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4

4.04 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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5

4.06 km

Trent Lock

Highlight • Structure

One of Britain's principal canal junctions, Trent Lock's great meeting of waterways is also the border between the historic counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

Here, the River Soar and …

Tip by

6

5.57 km

The Kiosk at Sawley Lock

Highlight • Pub

Snack bar and adjoining micropub right next to the lock on the canal. Only outside sitting for the snack bar but nice area with cover. Can park bikes right next …

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5.88 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

8

34.1 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

9

42.3 km

Gravel Bridleway Through Open Fields

Highlight • Trail

B

55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

16.7 km

9.91 km

5.03 km

3.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

18.9 km

10.2 km

2.20 km

1.37 km

125 m

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Thursday 25 June

33°C

19°C

43 %

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