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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

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133

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

04:03

16.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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796 m

Erewash Canal Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

The Erewash canal flows 12 miles from the River Trent to the Nottingham Canal. It was completed in 1779 and worked until the last commercial canal boat stopped in 1952. Today it's a leisure canal with boats and walking trails.

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1.13 km

The Steamboat

Highlight • Pub

Hopefully open again soon :)

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3.64 km

River Trent at East Lake, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Trent Valley Way is a 108 mile (174 km) long distance path following the course of the river. This section follows one of the banks through the Attenborough Nature Reserve alongside East Lake.

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4.34 km

East Lake

Lake

6.17 km

Erewash Field

Nature Reserve

7.02 km

Conneries Pond, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

One of the large ponds that are part of the Attenborough Nature Reserve. These pits used to be gravel quarries until they became a nature reserve in 1966. They are now nationally important for the birds that use this site.

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8.17 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

8.83 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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10.6 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The Attenborough Reserve was opened in 1966. It's a well visited and nationally important nature reserve, home to over 250 species of bird. It's one of the best sites in …

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13.7 km

Cranfleet Lock

Highlight • River

Cranfleet is a short navigational cut off the River Trent. There is a lock here to allow boats to pass.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

4.74 km

1.48 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

2.44 km

1.72 km

1.66 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

Erewash Canal Houseboats

The Steamboat

River Trent at East Lake, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Conneries Pond, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Cranfleet Lock

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