The Erewash Canal runs for 11½ miles between Trent Lock and Langley Mill, formerly linking the River Trent with the Cromford Canal.
Over 40 walks to explore from short family discovery walks to long distance footpaths and routes for cyclists.
Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a 55 mile long distance footpath following the length of the River Derwent. Sections of the route may be undertaken as linear walks using the train between Derby and Matlock or other local bus services between Derby and Shardlow or between Matlock and Chatsworth.
Erewash Valley Trail is a circular walking and cycling route on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border. There are over 30 miles of waterway and countryside paths with many shortcuts across the trail offering shorter options. Parts of the trail can easily be accessed from Attenborough or Long Eaton Railway Stations.
Limestone Way is a 46-mile walk with spectacular scenery and views across the heart of the Peak District National Park,.
National Cycle Network Route 6 runs between Derby, West Park in Long Eaton, Attenborough and Beeston to Nottingham.