Cycling along the Erewash Canal

Gallows Inn Lock, Ilkeston. © Garth Newton - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

The following lengths of towing path are open to cyclists, but you must display a cycling permit - downloadable free of charge. Please cycle with great care and courtesy to others, observing the Waterways Code for Cyclists.

  • Hallam Fields Lock to Dock Holme Lock (4.9 km)
  • Dockholme Lock to Derby Road Bridge (1.6 km): Well surfaced - maintained by the local council.
  • Derby Road Bridge to Sheet Stores Flood Gates (2.1 km)

Further suggested routes are available from Groundwork Erewash Valley (Tel: 0115 949 0235).

Cycling routes

Unfortunately we don’t currently have any information on cycling routes along the Erewash Canal.

If you know of any, please tell us by emailing feedback@waterscape.com. We’re always happy to add information to waterscape.com.

Towpath Stoppages

There are no stoppages reported at this time.