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Bennerley Viaduct – Erewash Canal loop from Sandiacre

Hard

10

hikers

Bennerley Viaduct – Erewash Canal loop from Sandiacre

05:15

20.8km

40m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

933 m

Springfield Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Was built in 1888 as a tenement lace factory and has now been converted into a modern apartment building.

source: sandiacreparishcouncil.org/about_sandiacre.html

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2

1.10 km

Stone Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Structure

3

3.33 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

4

9.76 km

View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This giant iron bridge in the Erewash Valley is a spectacular remnant of the bygone age of steam and coal. It is the longest wrought iron Victorian viaduct in the …

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5

10.0 km

View of Cotmanhay Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6

10.8 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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7

11.7 km

Erewash Canal

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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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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.01 km

2.36 km

1.19 km

768 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

6.30 km

773 m

659 m

519 m

380 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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