Walking in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire runs from the canals and parks of Nottingham along the wide valley of the River Trent, past the minster town of Southwell, to the woods and great estates of the Dukeries around Worksop in the north.
Difficulty is shown only where we have graded the route, so choosing a level hides walks not yet graded.
Walks with a mapped start point are plotted above; the rest appear when you search their town. Zoom, drag or click a pin to explore, or search a town to list its walks.
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Nottingham & the Trent Valley
Southwell, Newark & the Vale of Belvoir
Mansfield, Worksop & the north
Top walks by area
A starting point for each part of Nottinghamshire: well-documented routes that finish back where they start, between 1 and 12 miles.
Nottingham & the Trent Valley
- Dinner WalkBeeston · 3.6 mi
- Nottingham via River Trent and Canal CircularNottingham · 4.8 mi
- Sutton Bonington via River SoarSutton Bonington · 4.4 mi
Southwell, Newark & the Vale of Belvoir
- Averham Loop Via StaythorpeAverham · 3.5 mi
- Barnby Loop Via BeckinghamBarnby in the Willows · 4.2 mi
- Southwell via KirklingtonSouthwell · 6.9 mi
- Hickling via Colston Bassett Circular WalkHickling · 9.3 mi
Mansfield, Worksop & the north
- Hardwick via Hardwick Woods and Sharps HillHardwick · 3.9 mi
Popular in Nottinghamshire
Know before you go
Practical points for walking in Nottinghamshire. Rules and timetables change, so check the linked sources before you set off.
Attenborough Nature Reserve
Gravel pits worked from 1929 to 1967 are now a 145-hectare reserve of lakes, wetland and grassland where the Erewash meets the Trent, run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Sir David Attenborough opened it.
Wollaton Park
The 500-acre park around Elizabethan Wollaton Hall in Nottingham is home to herds of red and fallow deer. Give them plenty of space and keep dogs close.
Clumber Park
The National Trust has owned this 3,800-acre estate near Worksop since 1946. Hardwick village lies inside it, and its Lime Tree Avenue, planted in 1840, runs for two miles.
Southwell Minster
Southwell’s Norman minster has been a cathedral since 1884. Its 13th-century chapter house is famous for the carved foliage known as the Leaves of Southwell.
Walking in Nottinghamshire: questions
How many walks are there in Nottinghamshire?
We list 35 walking routes in Nottinghamshire, starting from 19 towns and villages. The typical route is about 4 miles; 15 are under 4 miles and 1 is 10 miles or more. Every route is free to view.
Which towns have the most walks?
Nottingham (9), Southwell (4), Beeston (3), Hardwick (3) and Awsworth (2). Use the town search or the town list on this page to see every walk from a particular place.
Are there short circular walks in Nottinghamshire?
Yes. 8 routes under 4 miles finish where they start, including Nottingham Center via Canal (1.9 mi), Hardwick via Hardwick Woods (2.7 mi), Averham Loop Via Staythorpe (3.5 mi) and Dinner Walk (3.6 mi). Choose Under 4 mi and Back to start in the filters above to see them all.
Can I take my dog on Nottinghamshire walks?
Yes, on most routes. Keep dogs on a lead near livestock and deer, including in Wollaton Park, and follow any signs at nature reserves. See Know before you go for more.
Can I walk in Clumber Park?
Yes. The 3,800-acre National Trust estate near Worksop has woods, heath and farmland, and Hardwick village lies inside it. Our three Hardwick walks start there.
Where can I see deer near Nottingham?
Wollaton Park, in Nottingham, has herds of red and fallow deer. Our Wollaton Park walk starts from Lenton Abbey.