From the car park there is a delightful walk through the hilly Bramcote Woods. Nearby is the attractive walled garden, worthy of a visit at the beginning or end of the walk. Then the route climbs the hill, with the the mysterious bulk of Hemlock Stone situated at its base. Views abound from the hilltop before we go down the other side to the Nottingham Canal for an interesting walk to Ilkeston. On the way refreshments can be purchased at the garden centre that straddles the old canal. At Ilkeston we change over to the 'still in use' Ererwash Canal for another interesting walk back to Trowel, where we rejoin the first canal near the garden centre (refreshments) to return to the car park. Wildlife on the canals is abundant.

England - Nottinghamshire - Countryside

View a road map to the starting point of this walk.