Where to walk
There’s no right or wrong place to start moving; everyone is different, everyone has their own starting point or motivations and everyone will go at their own pace.
If you’d like to set your own pace you may prefer to walk alone, or with family and friends, rather than joining a walking group. There are so many walking routes throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which you can find details of right here
Find out more about a walk near you here or if you know a great route you don’t see on here, please share it with us, so we can share it with others and grow this resource.
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Make exploring easier with ready-built routes and planning tools that will help you create the perfect outdoor experience.
Nottingham City/County Council
Parks, walking and cycling routes within Notts for you to explore stunning countryside, canals, picturesque towns and villages within the area.
University of Nottingham Campus walks
Walks ranging from a quick 15 minute stroll to longer 3km plus routes to take in some of the most beautiful sights of the campuses.
Canal walks
Waterside walks along the Victoria Embankment, the River Trent and the Nottingham & Beeston Canal.
YHA Walks
Walk at your own pace with the YHA downloadable maps and routes for walks from hostels.
Farnsfield – The Plough Inn
The Walk Leaving the inn, turn left on to Main Street, then half-left again into Brickyard Lane opposite. Entrance to Brickyard Lane This is first a tarmac surface, between attractive houses, but it becomes a rough track shortly after leaving the red-bricked F[…].
NG22 8EA in Newark and Sherwood
3.5 miles
1 hour
Just walking
Farnsfield Outer Heritage Trail
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NG5 5GU in Ashfield
7.5 Miles
3 Hours
Confident
Forest and Arboretum Walk
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NG5 2BU in Nottingham
2.5 miles
1 – 2 hours depending on time spent exploring green spaces and points of interest.
Beginner
Forest Fields Historic Trail
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NG7 6ND in Nottingham
2 Miles
1 to 2 Hours
Confident
Gentle Epperstone walk
The Start From the car park, turn left and walk 200 yards (metres) to Hagg Lane, turning left again up to the bend at the top. Go right at Point 1. Alternative start. At the back of the car park, go through the small gate, then the larger gate, turn right[…].
NG14 6AD in Newark and Sherwood
6
180
Just walking
Lambley and Woodborough
The walk start We start in Woodborough, parking free at the Village Hall by the school on Lingwood Lane, near the village centre. The nearby ‘Four Bells’ pub could be used if you’re eating or drinking there later. (See later below for a short cut) Turn[…].
NG14 6DX in Gedling
2.75 miles
90 minutes
Confident
Mansfield Woodhouse Station
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NG19 8DA in Mansfield
3.6 miles
1 – 1.5 hours
Beginner
Moreland Court to Carlton Hill Recreation Ground and back
Moreland Court Start with your back to Moreland Court, go straight down to Dale Road. Turn right along Dale Road to the second alleyway on your left. Carlton Hill Recreation Ground Go along the alleyway to Shorwell Road and bear left to the top of the park,[…].
NG4 1GS in Gedling
1/2 mile
30 minutes
Beginner
Netherfield Lagoons
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NG4 2PE in Ashfield
3 miles
60 minutes
Unknown
Sherwood Rise Walk
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NG5 2BY in Nottingham
3 Miles
2 Hours
Beginner
Spa Ponds
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NG19 0HQ in Mansfield
3.7 miles
1-1.5 hours
Confident
St Paul’s Church circular walk
St Paul’s Church Start with your back to St Paul’s Church and walk left along Church Street to Carlton Hill. Past the petrol station Turn right and walk down past the fuel station to the big crossroads. DBH House Cross over to DBH house and bear right[…].
NG4 1BJ in Gedling
1 mile
30 minutes
Beginner
Stoke Bardolph – The Ferry Boat Inn
The Walk With the river right, continue past the Inn and the children’s play area to cross a stile immediately to your left. Bear right through the small copse, then left to parallel a stream which is deep and fast-flowing. This is the outflow from the Stoke Bard[…].
NG14 5HX in Nottingham City
4.5 miles
3 hours
Unknown
The Richard Herrod Circular Walk
The Richard Herrod Centre Start on Foxhill Road with your back to The Richard Herrod Centre, turn left and walk along Foxhill Road to the Carnarvon Grove Playground. Carnarvon Grove Playground Turn left up Carnarvon Grove: named after the Earl of Carnarvon […].
NG4 1RL in Gedling
1/2 mile
20 minutes
Beginner
Whitsunday Pie Lock
The walk start Walking away from the Inn on the lay-by, find a footpath (now waymarked) on your right, with a barrier bar that opens. Go through and bear left, crossing a stream and continuing with a hedge on your left, to a stile and the railway line, which is in […].
DN22 6UG in Bassetlaw
2 miles
1 hour
Beginner
