Walking in Nottingham and Parks

These walking routes offer you the opportunity to:

• Improve both physical and mental well-being in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.
• Discover more about Nottingham's parks, local history and wildlife.

Click on one of the walks below to download a PDF leaflet.

• Arboretum
• Bulwell Hall Park
• Clifton Central Park and Playing Fields
• Forest Recreation Ground
• Lenton Recreation Ground
• Melbourne Park
• Queen's Walk, Queen's Walk Recreation Ground and Victoria Embankment
• Southglade
• Victoria Park and St Mary's Rest Garden
• Woodthorpe Grange

Two of the City Council's priorities are to promote a "healthy Nottingham" and to improve the quality of life of its citizens. To get Nottingham active, since 2011 the LAF have produced a series of self-guided walk leaflets promoting walking, public rights of way and local history, you download and view these below.

• Discover unique and historical places, buildings
• See nature and wildlife through woodlands, parks, conservation areas
• Walk along ancient paths in the footsteps of historical people
• Explore your area more
• Improve both physical and mental wellbeing

• To view the Local Access Forum and find more information Visit Local Access Forum - Nottingham City Council page.

 There is so much to discover around Nottingham on foot. Click on one of the walks below to download a PDF leaflet.

Please note that these leaflets may be periodically updated, and some landmark information may change. From time to time some paths, tracks and public rights of way may have to be temporarily closed to enable works to take place on or near them. For safety reasons it is not always possible to keep these parts of the walk open but in most cases there will be an alternative route available. Please report any problems you may find on the way to John Lee

• Bestwood Walk (In the Footsteps of Nell Gwynn) Walk
• Bulwell & Bulwell Forest Walk
• Broxtowe and Strelley Walk
• Carrington and Sherwood Walk
• Clifton Walk
• Cinderhill And Old Basford Walk
• Dunkirk and Beeston Walk
• Forest Fields Historic Trail
• Mapperley and St Ann's Hills and Hospitals Walk
• Old Basford and New Basford Walk
• Sneinton and Colwick Woods Walk
• Sneinton and St Ann's Parks and Hills Walk
• Lenton and Park Walk
• The Meadows and Wilford walk
• The Park Steps and Tunnel Walk
• St Ann's Mapperley Park & Alexandra Park Walk
• Wollaton Park and Martins Pond Walk

There is so much to discover around Nottingham City Centre on foot. Visit the following for more information

You can access the following:

• Visit: Walking in Nottingham Information Page which has information about the free Go Jauntly walking app and walks you can do near tram stops. 
• Visit: Travel Well Nottingham - Nottingham City Council’s Travel Well project aims to help support people to build activity into their daily lives for lasting healthy changes.
• Visit: Local Cycling & Walking Plan - The four authorities of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have worked together to prepare the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
• Visit: Nottingham Civic Society - Events and Visits - Nottingham Civic Society Programme.

Guidelines for Walkers

• Ensure that you wear suitable comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing
• Sun protection is advisable, especially in hot or sunny weather
• Do not walk too soon after eating
• Do not walk if you feel dizzy or unwell
• If you suffer from heart problems, you should consult with your GP before starting the exercise
• More information is available on our Nottingham Guided Walks Page
• Take something to drink, especially in hot/warm weather
• Try to find local landmarks or faculties in the area. This will help plan walk and know what to do if nature calls, an emergency, or if you need to rest/refreshment.

Would you like to become a Volunteer Walk Leader?

We want to hear from you if you want to meet new people and become a volunteer walk leader!

Don't hesitate to contact Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on 0115 844 0011.

Walking for 30 minutes Each Day or a 10 min Brisk walk Can

• Make you feel good
• Give you more energy, fitness and stamina
• Help you sleep better
• Reduce blood pressure
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
• Reduce the risk of type II diabetes and osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of some cancers
• Help reduce stress
• Help you lose or maintain weight

More Information by 

• Visiting Wellbeing Walks - Nottinghamshire Guided Walks the chance to get walking healthy (nottsguidedwalks.co.uk)

Nottingham City Council is working with Best Foot Forward to offer several short walks in the Nottingham City area. These free guided health walks allow you to improve your health, make new friends, have fun and get to know your local environment. Everyone welcome