Ilkeston — Sandiacre

Ilksan two
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By Hugh Hudson on 09 May 2023

Distance

7km/5mi

Ascent

20m

Descent

83m

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Description

There is nothing wrong with ILKSAN 1, but since it is already snailed, and one of the reviewers suggested an alternative might use the Nutbrook Trail, I thought I would investigate this route instead. It is mostly the route I used while walking from Ilkeston to Sandiacre, but I tried one of the paths marked on OpenStreetMap through the woods south of Derby Road, and decided not to use that part of the route because there are Keep Out warning signs at both ends, so although it was clear that the paths are still well used and have proper gates, somebody doesn't want us to use them, and I felt it better not to recommend ignoring the signs as I did! I have borrowed the route from BORILK 1 (which I walked last year) as a better alternative here

There is nothing wrong with ILKSAN 1, but since it is already snailed, and one of the reviewers suggested an alternative might use the Nutbrook Trail, I thought I would investigate this route instead. It is mostly the route I used while walking from Ilkeston to Sandiacre, but I tried one of the paths marked on OpenStreetMap through the woods south of Derby Road, and decided not to use that part of the route because there are Keep Out warning signs at both ends, so although it was clear that the paths are still well used and have proper gates, somebody doesn't want us to use them, and I felt it better not to recommend ignoring the signs as I did! I have borrowed the route from BORILK 1 (which I walked last year) as a better alternative here

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

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Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
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Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 80.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

75.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2Y May 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Ilkeston
Grid Ref SK4647541729
Lat / Lon 52.97093° / -1.30941°
Easting / Northing 446,475E / 341,729N
What3Words fully.they.island
Sandiacre
Grid Ref SK4790236445
Lat / Lon 52.92331° / -1.28894°
Easting / Northing 447,902E / 336,445N
What3Words epic.foam.drank

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reviews

Martin

10 Jan 2024 Winter
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Walked January 2023. A well surfaced route made for easy and safe walking even after recent heavy rains. Straightforward to find and follow as it takes the path of a canal, railway and former railway. Can be accessed at many points. Mainly pleasant countryside. Strong connections to the local industrial heritage add to the interest.Together with Ilksan1 it makes a good circular route that can be walked for leisure.

Hugh Hudson

09 May 2023 Spring
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Walked from Ilkeston to Sandiacre on an overcast spring afternoon with a little drizzle. An easy and fairly direct route, which uses the Nutbrook trail (a former railway) and the Erewash canal, with a little pavement walking at the Ilkeston end. The route is mostly surfaced and free of steps and stiles, but there are no facilities in the middle third other than benches, but since this is quite a short route that shouldn't matter. An enjoyable walk.

From the meeting point in Ilkeston market place, we use the pelican crossing to cross to the west side of South Street, then turn right onto Queen's Drive and right down Albert Street, crossing Derby Road and continuing down Belper Street, then right onto Union Road, following it left into Dale View and on onto Spinney Road. A footpath takes us right to The Spinney, which we cross and take the path left to join the Nutbrook Trail, a surfaced path and cycle track on an old railway.

We follow the trail left, through fields and industrial buildings to reach the Erewash canal, where our track stays on the west side until a footbridge by a lock. Here we join the towpath on the east bank which leads us into Sandiacre. Just beyond the bridge under Station Road, we leave the canal and double back up onto the bridges, then use pelican crossings to reach the meeting point left beyond Town Street.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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