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Babbington Lane Path – Swingate Water Tower loop from Kimberley

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Babbington Lane Path – Swingate Water Tower loop from Kimberley

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Babbington Lane Path – Swingate Water Tower loop from Kimberley

01:39

6.09km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

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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3.90 km

Holy Trinity Church, Kimberley

Highlight • Historical Site

Holy Trinity Church was built in 1847 on Church Hill which was formerly known as Kettle Bank. The church was designed by Robert Barber in the “Early English Style” using …

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4.15 km

Hall Om Wong Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Hall om Wong Open Space is about 3 hectares of park and woodland.

Hall om Wong" is an Old English place name meaning "Mr. Hall's home piece of land".

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5.97 km

St Peter’s Church, Awsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter's Church has origins dating back to a 1746 chapel built by Richard Smedley for the Earl of Stamford. Rebuilt in 1902–3 to accommodate a growing mining community, it features unique local carvings.

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6.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

925 m

788 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.96 km

791 m

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

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Babbington Lane Path – Swingate Water Tower loop from Kimberley