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Ilkeston to Bramcote Hills Nature Reserve loop — Erewash Valley Trail & the Nottingham Canal

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Ilkeston to Bramcote Hills Nature Reserve loop — Erewash Valley Trail & the Nottingham Canal

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Ilkeston to Bramcote Hills Nature Reserve loop — Erewash Valley Trail & the Nottingham Canal

05:24

21.0km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Erewash Canal

Highlight • Trail

The Erewash canal flows 12 miles from the River Trent to the Nottingham Canal. It was completed in 1779 and worked until the last commercial canal boat stopped in 1952. Today it's a leisure canal with boats and walking trails.

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2.15 km

Bennerley Viaduct

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Great walk or ride or run if you like over the new refurbished Bennerley viaduct Awesworth. Stunning views day or evening. Very windy today 👊🏻

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4.73 km

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Nottingham Canal is a canal in the English counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. As built, it comprised a 14.7-mile long main line between the River Trent just downstream of Trent Bridge in Nottingham and Langley Mill in Derbyshire.

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11.3 km

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve follows the former tow path of the Nottingham Canal. It now offers key habitats including open water, woodland and grassland habitats.

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12.4 km

Bramcote Hills Park

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Bramcote Hills Park is approximately 21 hectares in size, comprising a mix of woodland and parkland.

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12.8 km

The Hemlock Stone

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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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13.0 km

Stapleford Hill Summit

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Stapleford Hill is a mountain summit in the The South Pennines from Liverpool to Nottingham region in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Stapleford Hill is 101 metres high with a prominence of 34 metres.

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16.1 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.49 km

3.09 km

774 m

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

3.59 km

2.99 km

2.59 km

1.10 km

974 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Trail Reviews

Djr

October 26, 2024, Ilkeston to Bramcote Hills Nature Reserve loop — Erewash Valley Trail & the Nottingham Canal

Note - you can only cross bennerly viaduct from the west end . You can walk across and back again , it's closed at the east end.

Ilkeston to Bramcote Hills Nature Reserve loop — Erewash Valley Trail & the Nottingham Canal

Erewash Canal

Bennerley Viaduct

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

Bramcote Hills Park

The Hemlock Stone

Stapleford Hill Summit

Erewash Canal Towpath

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