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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

01:13

21.3km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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776 m

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

3.37 km

Nutbrook Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe with friendly staff. Good mid walk stops while exploring the local reservoirs and Shipley Country Park.
Open Fri: 9:30 - 14:30.
Sat & Sun: 9:00 - 16:00.

Tip by

3.77 km

View of Shipley Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gorgeous place to stop on your ride and enjoy the views out over the lake. Look out for some excellent wildlife on the water and banks here too.

Tip by

4.61 km

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

5.49 km

Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

8.81 km

Bell Lane Bridlepath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very well surfaced bridlepath leading into Shipley Park. I believe the surface was laid as a condition of a local landfill site which has now closed - it is certainly …

Tip by

17.2 km

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 …

Tip by

17.3 km

Mapperley Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

6.11 km

5.87 km

1.43 km

926 m

663 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.94 km

2.37 km

561 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

20°C

11°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Manor Floods Nature Reserve – Mapperley Reservoir loop from Ilkeston

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Nutbrook Coffee Shop

View of Shipley Lake

Tree-Lined Forest Road

Osborne's Pond Wooden Pier

Bell Lane Bridlepath

Mapperley Reservoir

Mapperley Reservoir Dam

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