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Nottinghamshire

Beeston Lock – River Trent Embankment loop from Ruddington

Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Beeston Lock – River Trent Embankment loop from Ruddington

Moderate

4.5

(2)

11

riders

Beeston Lock – River Trent Embankment loop from Ruddington

02:42

48.4km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.2 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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2

16.4 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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3

18.0 km

River Trent Riverside Path, West Bridgford

Highlight • Trail

Cafes and shops popular with cyclists.

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19.9 km

The Hook

Nature Reserve

5

22.6 km

National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont

Highlight • Structure

There's a tarmac track around the water so this is great place to bring kids as it's flat and virtually traffic-free. You can do white water rafting here too and …

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32.8 km

Cotgrave Lock

Lake

33.3 km

Grantham Canal

Lake

8

33.8 km

Grantham Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

Great little run when staying over at the Nottinghamshire Golf Club

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9

41.0 km

Meadow Lane Lock

Highlight • Bridge

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

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B

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

13.2 km

8.58 km

2.76 km

1.59 km

964 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

12.4 km

2.21 km

1.55 km

868 m

836 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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