Section 1 of 3, Erewash Valley Trail
Langley Mill to Long Eaton
9.7 miles (15.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 453 472. Finish: SK 488 337. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 61 m of descent; highest point 61 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Langley Mill.
- Station
- Langley Mill, 500 m from the start. Directions SK 449 470
- Bus stops
- Access 26 Business Park, 120 m from the start. Directions SK 452 471Bridge Street, 210 m from the start. Directions SK 451 472
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SK 454 473Cromford Road Free Car Park, 200 m from the start. Directions SK 452 472Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SK 454 475
Getting back
The section finishes at Long Eaton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Long Eaton Town Hall Stop 2, 150 m from the finish. Directions SK 489 338Long Eaton Town Hall Stop 1, 150 m from the finish. Directions SK 489 338Long Eaton Town Hall, 200 m from the finish. Directions SK 490 338
Planning the Erewash Valley Trail
- Planning the whole trail: broxtowe.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 69%, gravel and tracks 24%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 4 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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