1. For this survey of Ilknot One I walked from Ilkeston to Nottingham (west to east). This is the start/end point for Ilkeston. 0 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
2. The path to the right of the Wetherspoons pub. It doesn't look it, but it is the right path. 0 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
3. Path by museum with steps and the longer path for wheeled users. 0.1 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
4. Bollards at cut through (96 cm wide) 0.6 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
5. Erewash canal bridge (cobbled surface) 1.1 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
6. Train line crossing bridge although this shows steps, there is a ramp for wheeled users just beyond the steps. 1.3 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
7. Cycle barrier onto Nottingham Canal (38cm wide) 1.8 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
8. Nottingham Canal path - a well maintained gravel path that is typical of the walk. 1.9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
9. Pedestrian bridge across canal. 2.6 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
10. There aren't too many benches along this route, but this is one of them. 2.6 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
11. Access from canal onto a road that you need to cross. Take care at this junction. 2.7 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
12. Access path on other side of the road (showing 90deg bend). This road is quiet but you will need to be careful as you cross it. 2.7 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
13. Path quality along lane (short 100 metre incline 14%) 2.9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
14. Motorway underpass. Owing to the rain run-offs each side of the bridge, this underpass can become very muddy/flooded in wet winter weather. The road seen beyond the bridge can be very icy. 4.2 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
15. Change from gravel path to tarmacked road. 5.3 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
16. Balloon Woods traffic lights. There are no pedestrian light for crossing the roads here, and so care needs to be taken as you watch the traffic lights themselves as a guide for when to cross. 6 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
17. Service road next to Wollaton Vale road. These roads run parallel to the main road and you can use them to avoid walking next to traffic. 7 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
18. Gate into Wollaton Hall Deer Park (showing opening times). The Park closes at dusk - around 8.30pm in the Summer, 4.30pm in the Winter. 8 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
19. Stables. Access to museum, café and toilets. 8.8 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
20. Following gpx, route up to the Hall. This can be avoided if you continue along the path and walk up to the Hall. 9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
21. Steps up to Wollaton Hall. These can be avoided if you continue along the path and walk up to the Hall. 9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
22. Wollaton Hall from the top of the steps. 9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
23. View of the detour to avoid steps and get back onto path. 9 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
24. Pedestrian gate exit from Wollaton Park. 10.3 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
25. Bollard on the pavement to the back of QMC. 11 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
26. Path under bridge into QMC. Not the prettiest part of the walk but it is free from cars and has it's own resident swan. 11.2 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
27. Steps down to canal. Go under the bridge to continue the walk. 12 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
28. Cycle barrier on pedestrian bridge over canal. The barriers are well spaced. 12.5 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
29. Incline (14%) to get from the canal path to road pavement. 13.6 km from start — 20 Aug 2021
30. Nottingham Market Square - the end point of the walk. 14.4 km from start — 20 Aug 2021