1. For this Survey of Ilkbee One I walked from Ilkeston to Beeston. These photos show obstacles, path quality and accommodation/toilet facilities. From Market Place, though a small part, through residential streets before the path starting at Monk's Close. The path here changes from a pavement to a more uneven path. 2.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
2. The path leading from Monk's Close to the Erewash Canal. This is a short stretch before the path quality improves when you get to canal towpaths less than 100 metres up the path. 2.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
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3. The path leading from Monk's Close to the Erewash Canal. This is a short stretch before the path quality improves when you get to canal towpaths less than 100 metres up the path. 2.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
4. The path by a canal bridge takes you up and over a sharp decline. This can be avoided by walking under the bridge. 4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
5. The second bike gate before the Gallows Inn. 2.7 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
6. Another set of bike gates next to a canal bridge 5.3 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
7. The train line bridge - steps and a semi-enclosed, narrow bridge (SK48325). 6.1 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
8. From the bridge steps, the footpath is unmade and uneven. 6.1 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
9. The footpath takes you to a small, narrow stream bridge (SK483325). 6.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
10. 10 metres from the bridge is a kissing gate. The road beyond it is pot-holed and uneven. 6.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
11. The split bike gate from Frederick's road to Issac's Lane. 6.9 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
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12. The split bike gate from Frederick's road to Issac's Lane. 6.9 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
13. The path leading to Wesleyan Chapel Walk is 14% for 25 metres (SK48919 ). 7.2 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
14. Reaching the road (B5010) you will see the Horse and Jockey pub. This pub provides accommodation for less than £50 per night. Public toilets are just past the advertising signs. 7.4 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
15. From the road up a short hill, a path with allotments on either side. At the end of the path is a bike gate. 7.5 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
16. Another type of bike gate at the start of the cemetery path. This is the steepest part of the route - at the top of the path the incline is 17.6% (SK49262). 4.8 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
17. Kissing gate at the top of the cemetery path. Beyond the path is an unmade footpath (The Ridgeway) that can be very muddy in wet weather. 7.8 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
18. At the other end of the Ridgeway is another kissing gate with steps leading down to an uneven footpath. Follow the path over the foot bridge. From here the route is signposted to Beeston. 8.5 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
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19. At the other end of the Ridgeway is another kissing gate with steps leading down to an uneven footpath. Follow the path over the foot bridge. From here the route is signposted to Beeston. 8.5 km from start — 01 Jun 2021
20. The unmettalled bridleway passes Southfields Farm, where the it turns into a mettalled road. There is a small decline immediately after, but no more obstacles other than small roads to cross and foot paths to follow between the Beeston Golf course (There is an incline here but it is not in the middle third of the route and so is not in this survey), 8.8 km from start — 01 Jun 2021