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Gedling Group

We are a local group of the national Ramblers organisation and we organise a range of walks to suit all abilities throughout the year. Contact Phone

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From Nottingham City Centre the 10.00 am Skylink bus drops us off at Sawley Marina. From here we head along Sawley Cut to Sawley Railway Bridge and the River Trent. At Trent Lock we turn from the river to the Erewash Canal and follow it to Long Eaton and West Park. After a lunch stop we return to the canal and continue to Sandiacre where we pick up the i4 bus back to Nottingham. 

Sunday, 28 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This linear walk is along good riverside paths and canal towpaths.
The lunch stop will be in West Park. Please bring a packed lunch. 
Toilets are available in Nottingham City Centre and at West Park. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 57085 39780
Nearest postcode:
NG1 6DQ
what3words:
exists.brush.swim
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the Skylink bus stop F1 on Friar Lane, Nottingham. From here we will catch the 10.00am Skylink bus to the start of the walk.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 48154 36366
Nearest postcode:
NG10 5AS
what3words:
pies.truly.rents
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

The walk finishes in Sandiacre and we catch the i4 bus back to Nottingham at Regent Street bus stop on Station Road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking