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Swingate Water Tower – Babbington Lane Path loop from Kimberley

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Nottinghamshire

Swingate Water Tower – Babbington Lane Path loop from Kimberley

Moderate

4.0

(2)

27

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Swingate Water Tower – Babbington Lane Path loop from Kimberley

01:12

11.1km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

426 m

Swingate Water Tower

Highlight • Other

Just outside the city, a tower stands at nearly 100 feet that helped bring drinking water into Nottingham.

Built more than 70 years ago, the Swingate Water Tower dominates the skyline around the town Kimberley just off the A610.

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2

726 m

Babbington Lane Path

Highlight • Trail

3

3.33 km

Millennium Park

Highlight • Natural

This tranquil 4.4-acre park has well maintained pathways for walkers and runners.

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4

3.97 km

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Nottingham Canal is a canal in the English counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. As built, it comprised a 14.7-mile long main line between the River Trent just downstream of Trent Bridge in Nottingham and Langley Mill in Derbyshire.

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5

4.17 km

Woodland Tree Tunnel Path

Highlight • Forest

6

7.11 km

View of the Nottingham Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mainly smooth compacted gravel. Takes you from the asphalt roads into the boondocks. Some lovely views over Nottingham, but sometimes a few dog walkers.

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7

8.84 km

Mulberry Tree Café at Strelley Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Open daily from 9.30 - 4pm. This cafe is housed inside old horse riding stables and is incredibly cute. Great oat milk flat white 👌

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8

9.83 km

Cycle Track to Swingate

Highlight • Trail

Nice fast and easy track on the way to Kimberly. Used by local walkers and horse riders so take care.

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B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

1.40 km

1.25 km

445 m

411 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.64 km

1.98 km

1.02 km

411 m

239 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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