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From a Nature Reserve to a Country Park

Route facts

Waterways:
River Trent »

Distance: 7.95 miles / 12.8 km

Duration: 4 hours

Starts at: Attenborough Nature Reserve

Ends at: Colwick Country Park

This is a splendid walk along the River Trent through the historic city of Nottingham.

Getting there

Parking: There is parking close to Attenborough Nature Reserve and all along the route.

Public transport: There is a train station and bus station in Nottingham.

 

Waypoints

1. Start

Start point, walking route: From a Nature Reserve to a Country Park

Easting: 452520, Northing: 333960

2. Attenborough Nature Reserve to Nottingham (4 miles / 6.4km)

Attenborough Nature Reserve is a 360-acre site in the Trent Valley. The reserve has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature. From here, walk along the towpath of the River Trent, passing Beeston Weir and Beeston Lock before walking along Beeston Cut. It is only a short walk from here that you will be in the centre of Nottingham. There are many things to do in the city, including places to eat and drink, a train station, coach station, theatres and many other attractions for you to enjoy in this historic city.

Easting: 456250, Northing: 336750

3. Nottingham to Colwick Country Park (4 miles / 6.4km)

Continue to walk east along the towpath of the River Trent. You will pass the Grantham Canal which runs for 33 miles passing through the beautiful Vale of Belvoir. The towpath will lead you to Holme Lock. Here, you will notice the Colwick Country Park on your left. The park offers facilities for football, fishing and baseball. To your right is the National Watersports Centre and you can hire bikes nearby to this. Also close by is Holme Pierrepont Hall, which is thought to be one of Britain's oldest Brick buildings.

Easting: 461250, Northing: 339750

4. End

End point, walking route: From a Nature Reserve to a Country Park

Easting: 461250, Northing: 339750