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Mapperley Reservoir – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

Bike touring routes & trails

Mapperley Reservoir – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

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Mapperley Reservoir – Manor Floods Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

03:39

56.5km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.2 km for 124 m

After 47.0 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.87 km

Erewash Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Steady canal towpath. Got silly metal gates to stop motorbikes getting through.

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2

7.83 km

Stanton Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful lock on the canal

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14.3 km

Holly Copse

Forest

4

15.7 km

Cycle Track to Swingate

Highlight • Trail

Nice fast and easy track on the way to Kimberly. Used by local walkers and horse riders so take care.

Tip by

25.9 km

Lime Avenue Copse

Forest

6

37.2 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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7

39.1 km

Woodside Farm Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A good place to stop for a picnic protected from the rain. The side of a barn is covered but open to the wind and has 3 picnic tables plus …

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8

39.4 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.

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9

39.8 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.

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10

42.8 km

Manor Floods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

47.1 km

Stanton North Lagoons

Nature Reserve

B

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

15.1 km

12.5 km

5.98 km

2.19 km

946 m

127 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

11.6 km

6.45 km

2.86 km

902 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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