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Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Dirt Path by the Canal – Sandiacre Lock loop from Ilkeston

Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Dirt Path by the Canal – Sandiacre Lock loop from Ilkeston

Moderate

4.0

(2)

6

riders

Dirt Path by the Canal – Sandiacre Lock loop from Ilkeston

02:52

51.0km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.9 km for 82 m

After 43.1 km for 113 m

After 44.5 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.56 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal towpath can get very busy with hikers and dog walkers at times

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2

5.41 km

Dirt Path by the Canal

Highlight • River

a generally flat ride along route 6 and 67 to Sharkestone garden centre for lunch, cold and a stiff easterly breeze

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3

8.13 km

Sandiacre Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice spot for a break, good for a photo opportunity

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4

13.5 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

13.5 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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6

15.1 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 …

Tip by

15.4 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

31.2 km

Brandshill Wood

Forest

32.7 km

Holme Pit

Lake

44.4 km

Nottingham Canal Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

14.2 km

12.8 km

2.06 km

1.75 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

9.87 km

9.34 km

2.54 km

798 m

336 m

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