30 Miles
Trail Information
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance | 30 Miles |
| Surface and Gradients | Path surfaces a generally in a good condition though there are short steep sections. |
| Parking Nearby | Yes |
| On Bus Routes | Yes |
How long is the nutbrook trail?
10 mile
A 10 mile traffic free path between Long Eaton, Shipley Country Park and Heanor. The Nutbrook Trail is for equal use by pedestrians and cyclists.
Where is the Erewash Valley?
Nottinghamshire
It runs along the boundary of the southern end of the Derbyshire hills and the more rolling Nottinghamshire country. It is on the edge of an area of great mineral wealth, particularly coal, extending from Yorkshire to Leicestershire.
How long is the big track Nottingham?
The Big Track is a 15.5km circular leisure route along the Nottingham and Beeston canal and the River Trent.
What fish are in the River Erewash?
Erewash canal is a river. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, European perch, and Common carp. 181 catches are logged on Fishbrain.
Is the nutbrook trail flat?
A traffic-free path from Long Eaton to Heanor in Derbyshire, which takes you through the 700-acre Shipley Country Park. A flat route with plenty to see and do along the way, perfect for families.
What county is erewash?
Derbyshire
Erewash, borough (district), administrative and historic county of Derbyshire, England. Its eastern boundary is the River Erewash, from which the borough takes its name. It is bounded on the south by the Rivers Trent and Derwent, and to the west it extends as far as Derby and the River Derwent at Duffield.
How many locks are there on the Erewash Canal?
14
Erewash Canal
| Erewash Canal | |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.5 miles |
| Locks | 14 |
| Maximum boat dimensions | Guide only – weather conditions can affect water levels |
| Length Width Draught Headroom | 24.5m 80ft 4″ 4.1m 13ft 5″ 1.22m 4ft 2.23m 7ft 4″ |
Where does the Trent and Mersey Canal start?
The Trent and Mersey Canal begins, as you would expect, within a few miles of the River Mersey, near Runcorn and finishes in a junction with the River Trent in Derbyshire. It is just over ninety miles long and takes about six days to cruise.
EREWASH VALLEY TRAIL Welcome to the Erewash Valley Trail which takes in over 30 miles of beautiful waterway and countryside landscape on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire borders. The route is available for walking and cycling and offers good access to the fantastic wildlife and heritage features which make this area so interesting.
Why is the Erewash Valley so important?
Strategically the Erewash Valley is important as a wildlife corridor connecting the Trent Valley with the countryside of Derbyshire. This migration route allows a variety of species, particularly birds to move into different habitats with the seasons.
How do I save Erewash Valley Trail to my computer?
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Where is the western side of the Erewash Canal?
The WESTERN SIDEof the trail is in Derbyshire and follows the Erewash Canal towpath from Trent Lock northwards to the Langley Mill basin. There are minor detours away from the towpath at Tamworth Road and just north of Long Eaton where the route follows the Nutbrook Trail along the fl ood bank next to the canal.
