Section 2 of 3, Erewash Valley Trail
Long Eaton to Bramcote
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 488 337. Finish: SK 515 339. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 76 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 77 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Long Eaton.
- Bus stops
- Long Eaton Town Hall Stop 2, 150 m from the start. Directions SK 489 338Long Eaton Town Hall Stop 1, 150 m from the start. Directions SK 489 338Long Eaton Town Hall, 200 m from the start. Directions SK 490 338
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SK 488 336Lawrence Street Car Park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions SK 490 335Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions SK 486 338
Getting back
The section finishes at Bramcote. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Attenborough, 700 m from the finish. Directions SK 518 346
- Bus stops
- Ranson Road, 600 m from the finish. Directions SK 512 344Barton Lane, 680 m from the finish. Directions SK 510 344
Planning the Erewash Valley Trail
- Planning the whole trail: broxtowe.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 58%, gravel and tracks 37%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 8.6 miles in.
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