Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

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3.5

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Nottingham Canal – Bennerley Viaduct loop from Ilkeston

00:55

3.60km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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42 m

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 …

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602 m

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. …

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1.36 km

Bennerley Viaduct Steps

Highlight • Rest Area

You can now ride and walk over Bennerley Viaduct there is a ramp at the southern end but the northern end is steps.

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1.79 km

View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This giant iron bridge in the Erewash Valley is a spectacular remnant of the bygone age of steam and coal. It is the longest wrought iron Victorian viaduct in the …

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2.07 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Wouldn't recommend trying to cross. Looks bumpy 😳and unsafe. Sure there should be a locked gate, but missing.

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2.19 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

the eastwood end of the viaduct is closed at the moment due to construction work

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2.52 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great walk or ride or run if you like over the new refurbished Bennerley viaduct Awesworth. Stunning views day or evening. Very windy today 👊🏻

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2.82 km

Bennerley Viaduct Access Construction

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Bennerley Viaduct is currently only accessed from the west end (the canal side) with construction work to build a new access ramp at the east end. There's no way to …

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