Best walks from Beeston
Nottinghamshire · East Midlands of England
MapJump on a train, get off at Beeston Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Beeston Station to Ilkeston Station
15km.
Urban and suburban streets, golf-course path, woodland, abandoned canal towpath (partly waterlogged), and active canal towpath. Bennerley Viaduct gives expansive valley views — Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station is visible 10+ miles distant. Approximate walking time 4–5 hours. Heavy traffic at the dual-carriageway crossing near Nottingham; canal paths shared with cyclists.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Nottingham Station to Beeston Station
6km.
Canal towpath and riverside walking/cycling path. Extension options: continue to Attenborough Nature Reserve (2 miles further) or to Trent Lock near Long Eaton station (4 additional miles); from Trent Lock it is 1½ miles via the Erewash Canal to Long Eaton station.
Documented by Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership.