Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ilkeston

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ilkeston

Moderate

4.8

(10)

riders

Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ilkeston

03:08

51.4km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.78 km for 123 m

After 29.6 km for 73 m

After 31.2 km for 88 m

After 47.8 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.36 km

View of Shipley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gorgeous place to stop on your ride and enjoy the views out over the lake. Look out for some excellent wildlife on the water and banks here too.

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6.84 km

Woodside Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9.46 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A series of ponds that provide good opportunities for birdwatching and fishing.

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14.4 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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17.0 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Steady canal towpath. Got silly metal gates to stop motorbikes getting through.

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23.1 km

Start of the Erewash Canal

Highlight • River

Well surfaced and pleasent canal towpath that runs 12 miles to Langley Mill

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27.5 km

Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good quality tow path to save riding on the roads. Can get busy with walkers, runners and other cyclists, specially at the weekend.

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28.6 km

View of the river at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road trails on shared paths

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29.3 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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