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Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve loop from Horsley Woodhouse

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Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve loop from Horsley Woodhouse

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Mapperley Reservoir – Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve loop from Horsley Woodhouse

04:25

16.5km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Smalley Dam

Lake

4.50 km

Manchester Wood

Forest

5.91 km

John Wood

Forest

4

7.24 km

Mapperley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Mapperley Reservoir is a peaceful body of water surrounded by bluebell woodlands, rolling farmland and some fascinating remains from the area’s coal mining heritage. The countryside around here is great …

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5

7.56 km

Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve contains some of Derbyshire’s most vulnerable habitats, including mature oak woodland, wetland and a small area of acid grassland. Footpaths explore the reserve, affording the opportunity …

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6

9.11 km

Nutbrook Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with friendly staff. Good mid walk stops while exploring the local reservoirs and Shipley Country Park.
Open Fri: 9:30 - 14:30.
Sat & Sun: 9:00 - 16:00.

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7

9.37 km

Nutbrook Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Now reopened (December 2022) This easy cycling and walking trail runs from Long Eaton to Heanor along the Erewash Canal and a dismantled railway line. It runs for about 10 …

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8

10.1 km

Nottingham Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Derby and Nottingham Lodges appear to have been the last building projects at Shipley Hall, dating from c.1910 and designed by Sir Walter Tapper. Lodge and gates are separately Listed Grade II. Nottingham Lodge is a private residence.

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9

11.4 km

Shipley Hall Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Lovely spot for a picnic

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10

12.4 km

Osborne's Pond

Highlight • Forest

Lovely Pond situated in a wooded part of the park, with a path allowing you to walk all the way round.

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11

13.8 km

Young People's Forest at Mead

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Young People’s Forest at Mead is being planted on an extensive former open cast mining site near Heanor in Derbyshire.

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B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

2.97 km

2.91 km

647 m

531 m

509 m

288 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

3.16 km

2.85 km

2.75 km

2.31 km

575 m

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Thursday 7 May

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9°C

21 %

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