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The Hemlock Stone – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Beeston

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The Hemlock Stone – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Beeston

Moderate

4.8

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The Hemlock Stone – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Beeston

03:31

56.7km

310m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.62 km for 321 m

After 44.3 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.78 km

The Hemlock Stone

Highlight • Natural

A striking outcrop of red sandstone, the Hemlock Stone rises 31 feet (10 m) on the flanks of Stapleford Hill. Legend has it that this beguiling rock formation has associations with the ancient religious rites of fire and sun worship. When it catches the setting sun, it's easy to imagine why.

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8.71 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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21.4 km

Derwent River Weir

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Just downstream of Elvaston Castle, the River Derwent flows over a wide, stepped weir with broad impressive cascades. The surrounding wetlands are rich in wildlife, with chances to spot kingfishers, ducks, and even leaping salmon when conditions are right.

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22.0 km

River Derwent to Elvaston Castle Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Link from the River Derwent riverside cyclepath to the centre of Elvaston Castle park. reasonable surface although beware of a couple of right angled bends where visibility is poor. Completely flat and traffic free so fine for families. Links to Elvaston Park where there are cafes and ice cream shops.

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32.7 km

Breadsall Station Platform on the Great Northern Greenway

Highlight • Structure

The site of the old Breadsall station on the Great Northern railway line that used to run from Nottingham Victoria to Derby Friar Gate station. The foundations of the station buildings have been rebuilt so it is possible to see where the platform, signal box, ladies, gents, waiting rooms, etc. were.

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32.8 km

Breadsall Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This was the Derbyshire and Staffordshire line, the station opening in 1878. In 1953 it was closed to passengers and in 1962 to goods. This was quite a substantial station. The line then continued west to Derby Friargate and on to Burton upon Trent. East it went to West Hallam and Nottingham Victoria and on this station a shopping centre now stands.

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38.2 km

Stanley Brook Crossing

Highlight • River

This shallow brook crossing is certainly rideable with a run up (after good weather of course), but there's a bridge if you don't fancy it. The track however does get very muddy!

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42.7 km

Brook Plantation

Forest

44.6 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A series of ponds that provide good opportunities for birdwatching and fishing.

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

13.2 km

7.88 km

2.47 km

1.93 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

5.64 km

5.48 km

2.85 km

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 17 August

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The Hemlock Stone – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Beeston

The Hemlock Stone

Stanton Lock

Derwent River Weir

River Derwent to Elvaston Castle Cycle Path

Breadsall Station Platform on the Great Northern Greenway

Breadsall Greenway

Stanley Brook Crossing

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

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