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Walking along the Erewash Canal
Route facts
Waterways:
Erewash Canal »
Distance: 10.44 miles / 16.8 km
Duration: 5 hours
Starts at: Trent Lock
Ends at: Great Northern Basin
The towpath is in excellent condition for walkers and there are plenty of places to stop along the way.
Waypoints
Start point, walking route: Walking along the Erewash Canal
Easting: 449063, Northing: 331105
2. Trent Lock to Sandiacre (3.5 miles / 5.6km)
The route begins at the junction of the River Trent and the Erewash Canal. There are a couple of pubs close by if you want some refreshments before you begin. Walk north along the towpath, through Long Eaton (there are another couple of pubs as you are walking). After walking through Long Eaton, you will pass Dockholme Lock and Sandiacre Lock before arriving in Sandiacre. There are one or two pubs close to the banks of the canal here.
Easting: 448250, Northing: 336750
3. Sandiacre to Larkands (3 miles / 4.8km)
From Sandiacre, continue to walk northwards towrads Larkands. You will be walking along the towpath and a section of the canal known as the 'Nutbrook Trail'. There is a pub called Gallows Inn where you will be able to get some refreshments before you arrive in Larkands.
Easting: 447250, Northing: 343250
