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Nottinghamshire

Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from West Leake

Nottinghamshire

Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from West Leake

Moderate

4.4

(5)

60

riders

Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from West Leake

02:18

40.5km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Brandshill Wood

Forest

2

13.6 km

River Trent Path at Clifton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Much quieter than the trail on the north side of the river

Tip by

3

19.2 km

Beeston Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Beeston Lock is a pretty section of canal which carries boats from the River Trent to the centre of Nottingham. There's a riverside cafe and a bar to stop for …

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4

20.9 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Attenborough Nature Reserve, easy pedalling on a hard surface, lots of puddles when it rains.

Tip by

5

21.2 km

Lake at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Always a wonderful place to visit. Expansive lakes, lots of nature to observe and an excellent shop & café at the Nature Centre.

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6

21.6 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 …

Tip by

7

22.3 km

View of the river at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road trails on shared paths

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8

23.4 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.

Tip by

9

26.5 km

Cranfleet Lock

Highlight • River

Cranfleet is a short navigational cut off the River Trent. There is a lock here to allow boats to pass.

Tip by

29.6 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

B

40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

11.6 km

4.23 km

1.77 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

10.2 km

8.17 km

7.36 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

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