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A Walk In The Park

Overview

Nottingham City Council have created a selection of walks in ten of Nottingham city's parks and open spaces. These walking routes offer you the opportunity to improve both physical and mental wellbeing in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. The walks also enable people to discover more about Nottingham's parks, local history and wildlife.
Walking for 30 minutes Each Day 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

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

Download the Walks Below

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

Nottingham has recently been added to the Urban Walking Route Planner website - to plan your walking route around Nottingham City visit Walk it!.
Would you like to become a Volunteer Walk Leader?
If you would like to meet new people and are interested in becoming a volunteer walk leader we want to hear from you! Please contact Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on 0115 844 0011.
Find out more about parks and open spaces

Contact

Nottingham City Council Website Parks Pagehttps://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/parks/

Downloads

    Last updated: 30 March 2026