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Nottingham Canal Path – The Hemlock Stone loop from Bramcote

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Nottingham Canal Path – The Hemlock Stone loop from Bramcote

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Nottingham Canal Path – The Hemlock Stone loop from Bramcote

02:03

28.5km

210m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.04 km for 62 m

After 26.2 km for 321 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

Nottingham Canal Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.89 km

Nottingham Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

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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6.08 km

Grange Wood

Forest

9.98 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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11.7 km

Mulberry Tree Café at Strelley Hall

Highlight • Cafe

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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12.7 km

Cycle Track to Swingate

Highlight • Trail

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

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14.1 km

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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26.4 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 …

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

3.24 km

2.64 km

2.59 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

6.34 km

5.44 km

2.62 km

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

7°C

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Nottingham Canal Path – The Hemlock Stone loop from Bramcote

Nottingham Canal Path

View of the Nottingham Countryside

Mulberry Tree Café at Strelley Hall

Cycle Track to Swingate

Swingate Water Tower

The Hemlock Stone

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