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Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint – Nottingham Canal loop from Broxtowe

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Broxtowe
Cossall

Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint – Nottingham Canal loop from Broxtowe

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Bennerley Viaduct viewpoint – Nottingham Canal loop from Broxtowe

01:19

20.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.7 km for 15 m

After 16.5 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Swingate Water Tower

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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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3.72 km

Cycle Track to Swingate

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Nice fast and easy track on the way to Kimberly. Used by local walkers and horse riders so take care.

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3

4.72 km

Open daily from 9.30 - 4pm. This cafe is housed inside old horse riding stables and is incredibly cute. Great oat milk flat white 👌

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5.12 km

View of the Nottingham Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Mainly smooth compacted gravel. Takes you from the asphalt roads into the boondocks. Some lovely views over Nottingham, but sometimes a few dog walkers.

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5

8.78 km

Nottingham Canal Path

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Actually the route of the old Nottingham Canal (now disused) so very flat. Some old canal archeology to find for those interested. The westernmost part of the route near Trowell …

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17.1 km

Bennerley Viaduct

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

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18.2 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. …

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19.2 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 …

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.18 km

2.12 km

1.66 km

1.02 km

541 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.61 km

5.20 km

2.73 km

2.03 km

428 m

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23 %

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