Derby to Nottingham
18.6 miles (30 km)
This easy route takes you between two major English cities.
The routes starts on the banks of the River Derwent in Derby and the follows National Cycle Route 6 to Long Eaton and then Nottingham, finishing on the banks of the River Trent. Much of the route follows the River Derwent with the lovely Attenborough Nature Reserve a further route highlight. The final stretch into Nottingham is particularly enjoyable taking you through the lovely university park, before a pleasant stretch along the River Trent brings the ride to a close.
Near the end of the route you could also pick up the towpath of the Beeston Canal near the Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottingham.