Things to do in East Midlands, England: The Best Biking Trails

May 9, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in East Midlands, United Kingdom including Nutbrook Trail, Kelmarsh To Oxendon Rail Walk, Bennerley Viaduct, The Water Rail Way, Spratton To Kingsthorpe Rail Walk, Snibston Colliery Country Park, Maidwell To Lamport Rail Walk, Little Bowden- Great Oxenden Rail Walk, Hicks Lodge, Erewash Valley Trail.
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1. Nutbrook Trail

Ilkeston England +44 1629 533991 [email protected] https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/access/walking/walks-and-trails/nutbrook-trail.aspx
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Nutbrook Trail

Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Heading out along Nutbrook trail from Straws bridge on our new years day walk it was freezing and the path was very icy and slippy, most people we met where walking on the edge or grass all the way to the canal, beautiful crisp day for a walk.

2. Kelmarsh To Oxendon Rail Walk

Kelmarsh Road Brampton Valley Way, Kelmarsh England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kelmarsh To Oxendon Rail Walk

3. Bennerley Viaduct

Awsworth, Ilkeston NG16 2YH England http://www.bennerleyviaduct.org.uk
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Bennerley Viaduct

Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom

I had never heard of the Bennerley Viaduct until I saw Tim Dunn's tv programme about railway architecture. After a google search I was able to find it. Driving along the A6096 from Ilkeston there is a turning on the left for the kennels. There is a very small area to park. If you walk along the river you can see the viaduct through the bushes. Walk a little further an the bushes have been cleared and there is an information plate giving some history about the viaduct. I look forward to coming back when you can travel across it.

4. The Water Rail Way

Spa Road, Lincoln LN2 5TB England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

The Water Rail Way

5. Spratton To Kingsthorpe Rail Walk

Spratton Road Brampton Valley Way, Brixworth England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Spratton To Kingsthorpe Rail Walk

6. Snibston Colliery Country Park

12 Chiswell Drive, Coalville LE67 3JX England +44 116 305 5000 https://www.leicscountryparks.org.uk/snibston-colliery-park/
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Snibston Colliery Country Park

7. Maidwell To Lamport Rail Walk

Draughton Road Brampton Valley Way, Maidwell England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Maidwell To Lamport Rail Walk

8. Little Bowden- Great Oxenden Rail Walk

Bowden House 36 Northampton Road Brampton Valley Way, Market Harborough LE16 9HE England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Little Bowden- Great Oxenden Rail Walk

9. Hicks Lodge

Willesley Wood Side Moira, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2UP England +44 300 067 4340 [email protected] http://www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge
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4.5 based on 236 reviews

Hicks Lodge

A great place to walk, cycle and much more! In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy. A great day out for the budding cyclist, from tearaway toddlers to young teens perfecting their skills, we’ve got a range of trails for beginner to intermediate appetites. Visit our lakeside bird hide where you can soak in the beautiful scenery and spot some unique wildlife, such as the migratory sand martins. There are also walking and horse riding paths to explore the forest, a play area and a café!

Reviewed By Chatterboxmegan - Appley Bridge, United Kingdom

My partner and I popped into Hicks Lodge this afternoon. Parking was £3 for 2 hours, which felt fair. We hired 2 bikes, they cost £9 for an hour each. We didn't get helmets with the bike hire, which made me a little anxious, so please take your own if you'd like to wear one. There were a variety of trails of different difficulties. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring. There were plenty of places to stop for a picnic etc. There was also a cafe onsite and playpark, but we did not use this. There were portaloos in the carpark if required with hand sanitizer. We'd definitely visit if we were in the area again.

10. Erewash Valley Trail

Beeston England https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/parks-and-nature-conservation/walking-and-cycling/erewash-valley-trail/
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Erewash Valley Trail

Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom

The Erewash valley trail was part of our new years day very cold walk, along the canal heading back towards Ilkeston it was quite busy with other people all out on an icy start to 2021, well worth a stroll.

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