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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Beeston Lock loop from Long Eaton

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Beeston Lock loop from Long Eaton

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4.0

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Beeston Lock loop from Long Eaton

01:52

33.1km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.8 km for 74 m

After 17.4 km for 206 m

After 17.6 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.95 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is information, maps and a small café here. There are also picnic areas and many ducks.

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6.56 km

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 fork at one point and you can either keep following the river or take the turning and head into the nature reserve (£3 donation). If you want to take a closer look at the birds you can go into the nature reserve office and obtain a pass to access the bird hides.

On weekends it gets really busy so having a bell is advisable or time your route so that you pass here in the mornings or late afternoon.

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7.33 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.0 km

Meadow Lane Lock

Highlight • Bridge

This is Meadow Lane Lock, recently had new gates fitted,

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17.5 km

View of the River Trent

Highlight • River

18.3 km

River Trent Embankment

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice road along the River Trent. Option to ride on the road or on the wide joint cycle/pedestrian path. Pretty view and a generally good riding surfaces with minimal traffic.

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24.6 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 a snack or drink. You can stop and feed the ducks here, too.

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27.2 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

27.7 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

Highlight • Historical Site

Do ensure when you visit the nature reserve you take this route up to the church. Brilliant spot in fron of the church where when the water is still you can get a cracking mirror image photo in the lake.

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33.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.1 km

4.55 km

1.84 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.10 km

6.59 km

827 m

400 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

66 %

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Beeston Lock loop from Long Eaton

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Meadow Lane Lock

View of the River Trent

River Trent Embankment

Beeston Lock

St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

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