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Linby Trail
Tilford Road, Newstead or Wighay Road, Linby
Grid ref: SK 533 509 to SK 525 527
Web: Linby Trail Local Nature Reserve
A 2km trail on a former railway cutting of the Great Northern Railway, which transported coal from local collieries until 1984. The trail connects Freckland community woodland and Newstead Abbey to Newstead village. The Robin Hood Way long distance footpath cuts through the area as it winds its way across the county. Linby Trail provides a picturesque walk on good paths.
Bestwood Country Park
Alexandra Lodge, Northern Drive,
Park Road, Bestwood Village,
Nottingham NG6 8UH
OS grid ref: SK565 475 – SK569 466
This 690-acre country park has so many different wildlife habitats it’s almost like Nottinghamshire in miniature! From reclaimed colliery spoil heaps to ancient woodland that once formed the southern tip of Royal Sherwood Forest, from reed beds to heathland, there are many different landscapes here. Miles of walking trails make this a great place to explore. Visit the Friends of Bestwood Country Park to find out about volunteering opportunities and events
Gedling Country Park
Spring Lane, Mapperley, NG4 4PE
Web: Gedling Country Park
The site commands spectacular views of Gedling, and from its highest point there are impressive views across Nottinghamshire and into neighbouring Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.? On a clear day you'll be able to see as far as Belvoir Castle and Lincoln Cathedral.
Gedling House Woods
Wood Lane, Gedling
OS Grid Ref: SK626 428
Web: Gedling House Woods
Gedling House Woods and Meadows is an area of about 19 ha. situated on the edge of urban development. It contains semi-natural broad-leaved woodland that is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and semi-improved meadowland that, apart from grazing, has probably been undisturbed for several hundred years. Surveys reveal that site is rich in terms of its biodiversity and it also provides for a measure of recreational activities such as walking, dog walking and observation of flora and fauna.
Moor Pond Wood
Papplewick Dam, off Linby Lane, Papplewick
OS Grid Ref: SK 545 512
Web: Moor Pond Wood
Moor Pond Wood is a cluster of small sites that together feature important remains of an early, mid 18th century, cotton mill along the River Leen. Now all that remains are well-preserved leats, sluices and dams. Walk along the footpath that follows the river and you are walking on the floor of the old reservoir. Now drained, this wet woodland area is rich in wildlife and fungi.
Newstead & Annesley Country Park
Tilford Road, NG15 0BS
Web: Newstead & Annesley Country Park
Newstead & Annesley Country Park lies on 220 acres of former colliery land, comprising open ground, broadleaved woodland, grassland, marshland and has 5 lagoons. A wonderful haven for wildlife.
