Derby Canal (Sandiacre)

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The Derby Canal was built by James Brindley in 1796. It ran from Swarkestone, on the Trent and Mersey Canal to Sandiacre, on the Erewash Canal.

Barbecues are not permitted at any of our sites.

The canal eventually closed in 1964, giving way to the new and faster transport of the day, the railways.  Very few sites still have water, but those that have can be seen at Swarkestone, Sandiacre and Spondon.

This section of the former Derby canal is now part of a multiuser route suitable for cycling, horse riding and walking.

Facilities available

  • *Bridleway/Horse riding trail*

Bridleway/Horse riding trail

  • *Cycle path*

Cycle path

  • *Footpath*

Footpath

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