Beeston to Ilkeston

A station-to-station walkNottinghamshireEast Midlands

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Wollaton Park - Ice Cold Sunrise (2)
Wollaton Park - Ice Cold Sunrise (2) by nickrobinson82

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.

Warnings: Heavy traffic at the dual-carriageway crossing near Nottingham; canal paths shared with cyclists.

View from Nottingham Castle (73). Aug 2023
View from Nottingham Castle (73). Aug 2023 by Simon W. Photography

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