Sandiacre Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Langley Mill

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Aldercar and Langley Mill CP

Sandiacre Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Langley Mill

Moderate

4.8

(19)

riders

Sandiacre Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Langley Mill

02:56

49.2km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.4 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.25 km

Erewash Canal Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picturesque spot on the canal good spot for a rest and a sandwich

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4.59 km

Bennerley Woodland

Forest

10.3 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal towpath can get very busy with hikers and dog walkers at times

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11.1 km

Dirt Path by the Canal

Highlight • River

a generally flat ride along route 6 and 67 to Sharkestone garden centre for lunch, cold and a stiff easterly breeze

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13.8 km

Sandiacre Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice spot for a break, good for a photo opportunity

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15.1 km

Toton Washlands

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good location, nice views of Trent Lock, good beer for some mid-ride hydration

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19.7 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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26.6 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Attenborough Nature Reserve, easy pedalling on a hard surface, lots of puddles when it rains.

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37.4 km

Nottingham Canal Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

43.8 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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