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Nottingham Canal – Swingate Water Tower loop from Ilkeston

Nottingham Canal – Swingate Water Tower loop from Ilkeston

Easy

4.7

(3)

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Nottingham Canal – Swingate Water Tower loop from Ilkeston

00:51

13.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.43 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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3.45 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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5.67 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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6.67 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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7.08 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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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

2.21 km

2.11 km

1.70 km

927 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.86 km

3.75 km

1.73 km

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

46 %

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Nottingham Canal – Swingate Water Tower loop from Ilkeston

Nottingham Canal

Field of Dandelions

Swingate Water Tower

Cycle Track to Swingate

Mulberry Tree Café at Strelley Hall

View of the Nottingham Countryside

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