Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Bennerley Viaduct Steps loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Bennerley Viaduct Steps loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Bennerley Viaduct Steps loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

01:39

27.8km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.24 km for 14 m

After 17.8 km for 21 m

After 18.5 km for 3 m

After 26.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.21 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A series of ponds that provide good opportunities for birdwatching and fishing.

Tip by

5.51 km

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Single track bridleway running across grassland, mainly earth with a few stones and roots.

Tip by

7.64 km

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Highlight • Trail

good spot to escape the heat of the sun for 10 minutes

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17.5 km

Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Wouldn't recommend trying to cross. Looks bumpy 😳and unsafe. Sure there should be a locked gate, but missing.

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17.7 km

Bennerley Viaduct Steps

Highlight • Rest Area

You can now ride and walk over Bennerley Viaduct there is a ramp at the southern end but the northern end is steps.

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19.6 km

Abandoned Boat 'Dignity'

Highlight • Natural

Pretty sure this is long gone now

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23.4 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

9.05 km

4.33 km

2.05 km

1.73 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

17.8 km

5.06 km

3.44 km

1.19 km

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Bennerley Viaduct Steps loop from Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve Singletrack

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Bennerley Viaduct

Bennerley Viaduct Steps

Abandoned Boat 'Dignity'

Erewash Canal Towpath

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