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Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Trent Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ruddington

Mountain biking trails

Nottinghamshire

Trent Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ruddington

Moderate

10

riders

Trent Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Ruddington

03:13

52.7km

240m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.85 km for 72 m

After 31.5 km for 82 m

After 39.5 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.87 km

Clifton Grove

Forest

9.43 km

Brandshill Wood

Forest

3

14.5 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

31.1 km

Sawley Cut

Lake

5

31.4 km

The Kiosk at Sawley Lock

Highlight • Pub

Snack bar and adjoining micropub right next to the lock on the canal. Only outside sitting for the snack bar but nice area with cover. Can park bikes right next …

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6

32.9 km

Trent Lock

Highlight • Structure

One of Britain's principal canal junctions, Trent Lock's great meeting of waterways is also the border between the historic counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

Here, the River Soar and …

Tip by

7

33.0 km

The Stalybridge Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8

33.0 km

The Tasty Box

Highlight • Cafe

Nice food and good pint of ale!

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9

37.3 km

Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good quality tow path to save riding on the roads. Can get busy with walkers, runners and other cyclists, specially at the weekend.

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10

39.1 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This is a river path that's really easy and tranquil to ride along. There are numerous ponds and it's a really popular bird-watching spot. From the trail you'll reach a …

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39.5 km

Main Pond

Lake

12

40.0 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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B

52.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

9.96 km

9.62 km

6.40 km

2.94 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

15.3 km

5.83 km

4.13 km

4.11 km

1.81 km

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Monday 31 August

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11°C

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