Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

Easy

5.0

(4)

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Nottingham Canal loop from Ilkeston

01:19

19.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.8 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.92 km

Some Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2.83 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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5.68 km

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A good place to stop for a picnic protected from the rain. The side of a barn is covered but open to the wind and has 3 picnic tables plus …

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5.93 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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6.33 km

View of Shipley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gorgeous place to stop on your ride and enjoy the views out over the lake. Look out for some excellent wildlife on the water and banks here too.

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6.84 km

Woodland Animal Carved Archway

Highlight • Monument

Archway sculpture carved with various woodland animals.

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13.8 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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14.7 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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