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Belper loop to the Nottingham Canal

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Belper loop to the Nottingham Canal

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Belper loop to the Nottingham Canal

02:38

39.2km

400m

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: June 4, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.2 km

Great Northern Basin (Langley Mill Basin)

Highlight • Trail

Canal basin at the junction of the Nottingham, Erewash and Cromford canals. Only the Erewash canal remains in water so now the northerly end of the Erewash canal. Great starting point for cycle rides or walks along the routes of the Nottingham and Erewash canals (Erewash Valley trail - more details at broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/parks-and-nature-conservation/nature-conservation/erewash-valley-trail

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14.3 km

Nottingham Canal – Erewash Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

Nature Trail and walk and cycle route along the towpath for the Nottingham canal (no longer navigable). Leads from Langley Mill right into Nottingham and can form part of a circular route using the Trernt riverside and the Erewash Canal. See broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/parks-and-nature-conservation/nature-conservation/erewash-valley-trail for more details. Great flat cycling and variety of scenery including some industrial heritage.

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20.1 km

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Great viewing point of the Bennerley viaduct situated on the side of the Nottingham canal. The viaduct once carried the Great Northern railway between Nottingham Victoria and Derby Friar Gate. Now one of only 2 wrought iron viaducts in England with long term plans to restore the structure and to link it into the cycle network. Whilst no official access to the viaduct, many people climb the embankments at each end and walk across the structure. Not possible to take a bike across (unless you carry it the whole way). The restoration plans have stalled due to lack of funds. More information at friendsofbennerleyviaduct.wordpress.com

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20.6 km

Nottingham Canal

Highlight • River

The Nottingham Canal originally travelled a distance of 14 miles (22.5 km) from the Cromford Canal to the River Trent at Nottingham, but most of it is now in a variety of various states of use and preservation, with only a 2.5 miles (4 km) section through the centre of Nottingham still used by boats. The remainder of the canal towpath is used for a variety of recreational activities, including cycling.

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24.4 km

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Highlight • Monument

Archway sculpture carved with various woodland animals.

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39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

8.82 km

5.50 km

4.22 km

2.97 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

4.08 km

3.43 km

2.24 km

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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Belper loop to the Nottingham Canal

Great Northern Basin (Langley Mill Basin)

Nottingham Canal – Erewash Valley Trail

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint

Nottingham Canal

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

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