It's okay if you want to go to Beeston or Clifton. However, I prefer walking down to Beeston Marina and then walking into Beeston through that way....

nottsoutdoorlad

For the most part this is a good route (all on very familiar territory), on clear paths and pavements throughout - the only questionable decision is not to use the path that goes under the A453 between Clifton Lane and Westerfield Way. When we reach Lenton Lane at the sports club we follow it (my personal preference would be to stay on the riverside path as far as Clifton Bridge then double back to Lenton Lane). We have to follow Lenton Lane left to reach the ramped cycle track that crosses Clifton Bridge. We follow Farnborough Road down a gentle hill then turn right at Swansdowne Drive, and almost immediately head left into the trees on a surfaced path, which we follow over the stream and right into Clifton Central Flower Park, then take the well used rougher gravel track to the top left corner....

Hugh Hudson

We continue along Beeston Road which becomes University Boulevard as we pass Nottingham university (there is a cafe just off route at the Djanogly arts centre)....

Hugh Hudson

Lived here for 30 years and walked roads (quiet ones) that I’d never been to today. Liked it so much I walked home again!...

Steve Miles

Leaving the Sandicare meeting point, we cross Town Street and Station Road on pelican crossings, then follow Station Road over the railway bridge, then turn right down Bessell Lane which leads to an industrial area. At the end we cross Toton Lane and turn right, then use the pelican crossings over the A52 (Brian Clough Way), then take the footpath left parallel to the main road....

Hugh Hudson

I found it easy enough to follow as a non local, but make sure you take the track on the right, not the towpath, once you’ve crossed the Beeston canal (photo 4) or you will be on the wrong side of a wall!...

Helen C

An easy route featuring pavement or well-made paths, slight hills and mostly quiet roads, though it does involve crossing Brian Clough Way but there are traffic lights for this. It follows along the Erewash Valley Trail for some of the way....

MagneticSpy

Mostly a good route and familiar to me - the only unfamiliar parts were some of the roads at the Clifton end, and the road past Sat Bains restaurant (I have previously always used more of the riverside path)....

Hugh Hudson

I walked it from Beeston to Ilkeston, and as far as the canal it is identical to Sanbee 3, which I walked and reviewed a few weeks ago....

Hugh Hudson

Walked as the first part of a four route walk from Beeston to Derby via Long Eaton, Breaston and Borrowash....

Hugh Hudson

A good direct functional route, suitable for all as long as the lifts either side of the tram bridge at the QMC are working (I used the steps as I am a purist when it comes to walks, and would consider using a lift to be unfair assistance). I had never walked through The Park and enjoyed that section. I did wonder why the walk through the university doesn't take in the lakeside path - as far as I remember the one on the south side has no steps....

Hugh Hudson

One minor criticism of the GPX file - it is not possible to shortcut the dogleg from the Clifton Bridge cycletrack/path to Lenton Lane, so the actual route goes further north at this point than the GPX file suggests....

Hugh Hudson

My only real concern is the number of steps on the section between Stapleford and the Erewash Canal, where both the bridge over the river Erewash and the higher bridge over the railway have steps on both sides and are not suitable for wheelchairs or cycles....

Hugh Hudson

Although a short stretch, I walked past two nice bridges crossing the canal (I do love a nice bridge!). And so onto Common Lane; I met no cars at any point until I had to nip across Chilwell Lane and onto the path past the golf course and into Beeston....

Lynn Jackson

A slight detour is required at the Long Eaton end as the route asks you to go down a footpath that is closed. Walk down Cross Street and don't turn left until you reach Station Street. Also, the route goes down a slightly muddy, narrow path in the Trent Meadows park, which could be avoided as there are a number of different paths here....

MagneticSpy

The exit from LE is not very attractive, the narrow footpath along the railway is a dumping ground, but usable none-the-less....

StephenWalker

There are steps by the Brian Clough way crossing, and steeply onto the railway bridge west of Stapleford....

StephenWalker

There are steps by the Brian Clough way crossing, and steeply onto the railway bridge west of Stapleford....

StephenWalker

There is a lift to get you onto the Friendship Bridge, but it was out of order on the day I walked the route, so it cannot be relied if you find walking up stairs a problem. The road into the Park is permissive, although it has been there for a long time. The route is undulating, although not by a great amount (a short 17% stretch at one point, 3 -4% on average)....

Lynn Jackson

As you leave Beeston, be careful to take the bridleway lane parallel to the canal, not the towpath....

StephenWalker

There is a bridleway (surfaced road) which veers away from the river bank and joins the end of the Clifton bridge. Across the bridge, well segregated from traffic, and the route rejoins the riverside path on the south bank....

StephenWalker

Overall the first half along the canal is level, well surfaced, can be cycled and is pleasantly green, the second half is more varied and interesting with really nice views of the countryside but involves more up and down, a few rougher paths and isn't suitable for bikes....

Jonathan Wickens

I agree that this is a good route through the urban area with most of the route on quiet roads or paths....

StephenWalker

We began in Clifton Centre, by the tram stop, walking through Clifton Central Park and onto Farnborough Road....

Lynn Jackson

This Slow Way offers a little interest starting out from Nottingham with reminders of what was, now is and still changing with the demolition of Broadmarsh shopping centre....

Ken

Lord Trent, Jesse Boot, endowed the university and gave the public Highfields Park with it's boating lake and now added the Lake Side Arts Centre, teas and food available. The route stays on quiet roads to use the only public footpath through The Park....

Ken

There are two level rail crossings but major road crossings are light controlled. If I walked it again I would go via Long Eaton Market Place and High Street then stay on the roads avoiding the enclosed narrow path alongside the railway. From Long Eaton the railway footpath crossing at the end of Barton Road is unprotected and I would guess on the list to be closed on grounds of safety....

Ken

An unavoidable exit by road and tramline to Chilwell once the home of the Barton Bus Company, now part of Trent Barton....

Ken

I use an entirely different route that I will upload when I get the tech to do it that I find far better and more direct via Windmill Hill in Stapleford....

Husk

The route follows Beeston High Street and University Boulevard before passing the Queen’s Medical Centre, over Abbey Bridge and onto Castle Boulevard....

Lynn Jackson

As an alternative (quieter roads) at the Beeston side, you can walk down Dovecote Lane (west of the recommended route) where a (stepped) footbridge eventually takes you over the railway line, and then continue down Trent Road, to then meet the canal (either head east on Canal Side to the cobbled bridge) or west to cross the canal, then east along the raised embankment to re-join at the cobbled bridge....

SlowMike

It takes you to the canal sooner than Beenot One and travels on well maintained paths free of mud, popular with runners, walkers and canal users alike. This is a great route in its own right....

Lynn Jackson

The GPX route (turn left instruction) at the canal bridge at What3Words ///ending.saints.buddy takes you over the flood protection wall to a footpath parallel to the canal....

Lynn Jackson

This route walks along various points of the River Trent, crossing at the Clifton Bridge. The paths are either smooth gravel or tarmac with some small inclines. The the route appears accessible to most wheeled users, although there are two cycle barriers in the Wilford section (see survey)....

Lynn Jackson

This route is unusable due to a section containing a dead-end public footpath (W3W: tall.complain.looks) - see photos. Most of the route walks along rivers and streams but this means that another route (Beewes Two) has to be used to walk around that section....

Lynn Jackson

It is slighly longer but is much more pleasant as you walk along the canal towpath rather than in built up streets for the most part....

Mr Tim Woods

I agree that Chilwell Road and High Road is a better choice than Queens Road as in SanBee One....

Kathryn

This route is a shorter version of the Lonbee One route, taking in the northern boundary of the Attenborough Nature Reserve. It is a lovely route and a lot of wildlife can be seen along the way. The route can flood after prolonged, very heavy rain (as can Lonbee One), so check if this has been the case....

Lynn Jackson

This route is a functional but poor route spoilt by using the A6005 to get into/out of Beeston. The A6005 is longer, busier and has no facilities on it at all. There is no reason to use Sanbee One as Sanbee Two is shorter, quieter and has better facilities....

Lynn Jackson

There are substantial obstacles for wheeled users, primarily the bridge of the train line coming into Stapleford and the incline of 17.6% near the top of the Cemetery path heading out of Stapleford. (This review does NOT show all obstacles or path quality - look at the survey for this)....

Lynn Jackson

A nice walk along the canal (although there are some narrow sections) but there is a very narrow muddy footpath between the canal and Beeston town which takes you past a sewerage treatment plant and an industrial estate which is less pleasant...

MagneticSpy

The suggested path between Aldi and Trinity Methodist Church/Long Eaton Judo Club leads to a locked gate. Continue along the main road and turn left up Station Street instead....

rach_l_t

Options via Dovecote Lane past the Victoria Hotel are nicer but the rail bridge there is not accessible to mobility impaired users....

onzc

Choosing Queen's Road West over Chilwell Road and High Road seems like a mistake. It is significantly further and is a busy main road. Chilwell Road/High Road is a quieter road (although the trams do pass along here)....

onzc

Useable route, but I've met pedestrians who find the lenton lane section a bit confusing...

Mary Somerville

The path to the industrial estate is a bit rundown though, it might be better to go as far as Weirfield Recreation Ground and follow Meadow Road to Station Road....

OwlsParliament