Trowell is a village in Nottinghamshire, England, characterized by its accessible natural features that support a range of outdoor pursuits. The area is defined by the disused Nottingham Canal and the extensive Erewash Valley Trail, which provide a network of paths through varied landscapes. These features offer environments suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more, across generally flat to moderately graded terrain. Woodlands such as Oldmoor Wood and Shaw's Plantation also contribute to the…
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2017
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(33)
102
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66
hikers
8.57km
02:15
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.80km
01:16
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.37km
01:26
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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137
riders
112km
04:55
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.8km
03:01
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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68.7km
03:04
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
96.8km
04:21
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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62
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16.0km
01:05
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.1km
02:37
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29.6km
02:01
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47
runners
9.36km
00:59
60m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.8km
02:35
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.8km
01:07
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.26km
00:58
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.9km
01:28
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.7km
01:31
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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23.8km
01:37
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
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22.8km
01:22
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.7km
01:16
170m
170m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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24.7km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
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13.6km
00:51
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Trowell offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The area features over 30 routes, with access to the Nottingham Canal and the Erewash Valley Trail.
Trowell's routes are highly rated on komoot, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 7,000 ratings. More than 89,000 visitors have explored the area's 32 routes.
Yes, Trowell offers 13 hiking routes, many utilizing the Nottingham Canal towpaths and sections of the Erewash Valley Trail. These trails provide diverse environments, including woodlands and nature reserves. For more information, consult the Hiking around Trowell guide.
The Nottingham Canal towpaths offer generally flat routes suitable for easy walks and families. These paths often pass through nature reserves, providing opportunities for wildlife observation. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Trowell guide.
Trowell provides routes for Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The Erewash Valley Trail and Nottingham Canal offer extensive paths for various cycling disciplines. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Trowell and MTB Trails around Trowell are available.
Key natural features include the Nottingham Canal, which offers picturesque towpaths, and the Erewash Valley Trail, a circular route spanning over 27 to 30 miles (43 to 48 km) of countryside. Woodlands like Oldmoor Wood and Shaw's Plantation also contribute to the diverse landscape.
Yes, Trowell has 11 dedicated jogging routes. The flat towpaths along the Nottingham Canal are particularly suitable for running. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Trowell guide.
The Erewash Valley Trail is a circular walking and cycling route that spans over 27 to 30 miles (43 to 48 km) on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. It integrates open countryside, nature reserves, and waterways, serving as an important wildlife corridor.
Much of the cycling and jogging along the canals and trails is generally flat or has moderate gradients. However, the broader network around Trowell offers routes with varied terrain, including unpaved segments and paths through woodlands, catering to different ability levels.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Trowell, including Hiking around Trowell, Road Cycling Routes around Trowell, MTB Trails around Trowell, and Running Trails around Trowell.
The Trowell Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 0115 9989774. Their official website is trowell.org.uk.

