Derby Breeze - Shipley Park to Wollaton Park Loop

Heading out of Shipley Country Park towards the Erewash Valley Trail, were we shall join the Nottingham Canal Tow Path heading towards Nottingham. This section of the route can get muddy in places. After our café stop will shall head back along the Nottingham Canal for a short distance, were we leave the mud behind and take a route down to the Erewash Canal. After a brief ride along the tow path we shall join the Nutbrook Trail at Stanton Lock. We will follow this trail all the way back to the starting point.

The route is a loop taking us from Shipley Park into The Erewash Valley to Wollaton Hall on the disused Nottingham Canal, returning via The Erewash Canal and Nutbrook Trail. You will get muddy, especially if its rained the day before.

You will be riding on a mixture of road, bridleways, tow path and dirt track. Road bikes are not suitable for this ride.

The plan is to stop at The Courtyard Cafe in Wollaton Park. Toilets are available.

Bring a helmet, a spare inner tube, suitable clothing for changeable weather during the ride, a mobile phone and a facemask. Ensure your bike is mechanically sound.

We never leave anyone behind