Erewash Canal looking south from Sandiacre bridge
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Erewash Canal looking south from Sandiacre bridge by David Pinney as part of the Geograph project.
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Erewash Canal looking south from Sandiacre bridge
Image: © David Pinney Taken: 21 Oct 2007
The towpath is part of a cycle route known as the Nutbrook Trail. The canal was built in 1777-1779 for carrying coal from mines near the Erewash Valley to Leicestershire. The canal now takes pleasure crafts.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.921082
Longitude
-1.28797