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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

01:10

19.6km

140m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.03 km for 53 m

After 18.4 km for 275 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

776 m

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

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2

2.69 km

White Cows on Slack Road

Highlight • Natural

Good going down ! A bit of a drag going up !

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3

3.07 km

Mapperley Singletrack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Short downhill bridleway single track with anti erosion sleepers to add a bit interest followed by a sharp left right dogleg to the little bridge

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4

3.94 km

Mapperley Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

5

4.09 km

Mapperley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Mapperley Reservoir is a peaceful body of water surrounded by bluebell woodlands, rolling farmland and some fascinating remains from the area’s coal mining heritage. The countryside around here is great …

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6

8.00 km

Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Highlight • Lake

Path on north/west side is paved and ok for all-road bikes/hybrids etc

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7

14.8 km

Pathway Over the River Erewash with View of Bennerley Viaduct

Highlight • River

Good hard packed gravel between the two tow path routes, goes under the railway and over the river Erewash with views of Bennerley viaduct

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8

15.3 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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B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

5.02 km

2.36 km

1.80 km

1.05 km

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

6.81 km

2.25 km

672 m

657 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

63 %

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