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Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

Bike touring routes & trails

Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

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Beeston Lock – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

01:05

16.7km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.66 km for 56 m

After 13.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.33 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

Highlight • Historical Site

Do ensure when you visit the nature reserve you take this route up to the church. Brilliant spot in fron of the church where when the water is still you can get a cracking mirror image photo in the lake.

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2

4.51 km

Lake at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Always a wonderful place to visit. Expansive lakes, lots of nature to observe and an excellent shop & café at the Nature Centre.

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3

9.79 km

Beeston Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Beeston Lock is a pretty section of canal which carries boats from the River Trent to the centre of Nottingham. There's a riverside cafe and a bar to stop for …

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4

12.2 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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5

12.9 km

View of the river at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Beautiful off road trails on shared paths

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6

13.0 km

Squire's Island Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

Opened February 2025, superb views over the lake of Gull Island & Squire's Island

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7

13.9 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is information, maps and a small café here. There are also picnic areas and many ducks.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.69 km

1.84 km

1.40 km

707 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

4.65 km

2.50 km

2.09 km

349 m

188 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

94 %

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