Sandiacre is a region located between the cities of Nottingham and Derby, England, characterized by its accessible local countryside and a network of natural features. The area's landscape includes the Erewash Canal and its associated Valley Trail, providing a tranquil corridor for exploration. Rising above the area, Stoney Clouds Local Nature Reserve offers elevated perspectives across the Trent and Erewash Valleys. These features make Sandiacre suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
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Routes
4.7
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Average rating
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4.9
(17)
314
riders
44.8km
01:49
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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113
riders
40.9km
01:47
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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111
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

100
riders
42.3km
01:47
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(18)
152
riders
40.3km
02:29
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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115
riders
28.3km
01:41
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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26
riders
34.4km
02:14
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
riders
19.6km
01:27
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(28)
62
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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31
riders
37.4km
02:10
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(7)
39
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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20
hikers
10.9km
02:55
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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17
hikers
4.91km
01:15
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
runners
9.41km
00:59
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
9.25km
01:04
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
7.70km
00:50
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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30
runners
11.3km
01:12
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
46.8km
02:24
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
24.7km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
62.0km
03:20
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
riders
18.6km
01:02
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sandiacre offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 57 routes for exploration.
Sandiacre has attracted more than 58,000 visitors on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from over 4,500 ratings.
Sandiacre provides several options for road cycling, utilizing the diverse Derbyshire landscape. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Sandiacre guide.
Hiking trails are available throughout Sandiacre, including paths within Stoney Clouds Local Nature Reserve and along the Erewash Canal. A comprehensive guide to these routes is available in Hiking around Sandiacre.
Sandiacre offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. The Erewash Canal towpath provides a relatively flat route. Specific easy trails are detailed in the Easy hikes around Sandiacre guide.
Sandiacre features mountain biking trails for enthusiasts. These routes explore various terrains within the region. Details on specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Sandiacre guide.
Touring cyclists can explore Sandiacre using routes that often follow the Erewash Canal and its towpath, offering scenic and relatively flat journeys. A guide for these routes is available in Cycling around Sandiacre.
Key natural features include the Erewash Canal and its towpath, which forms part of the Erewash Valley Trail. Stoney Clouds Local Nature Reserve offers elevated views across the Trent and Erewash Valleys.
Sandiacre is home to three designated conservation areas: Sandiacre Cloud Side, Sandiacre Lock, and Sandiacre Canal Side. These areas preserve the natural beauty and historical character of the landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for Sandiacre, including Road Cycling Routes around Sandiacre, Hiking around Sandiacre, MTB Trails around Sandiacre, and Cycling around Sandiacre.
The Sandiacre Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 0115 949 0456. Further information about the locality is available on their official website.
While there is no single official tourism website for the Sandiacre region, information about the locality can be found through the Sandiacre Parish Council website.

