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Straws Bridge
Nature preserve
π Really lovely spot, quite alot larger than I initially thought on arrival, so was pleasantly surprised.
There's lots to see and do, from cycle paths, rivers and streams, wildlife and wide open spaces. It's clean, well signposted throughout. A thoroughly enjoyable day out whether alone with the dog o...
4.60 (639 reviews)
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St Chad's Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
π A lovely nature reserve although sadly covered in too much dog poo along the paths to warrant five stars.
A quick walk around the water followed by a loop around the churchyard and a similar offshoot along the road before returning to the car park.
The plaques telling the history of the area were...
4.50 (200 reviews)
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Kirk Hallam Lake & Meadows
Nature preserve
ππ Nice area for a daily walk, anytime of the year, around the lake with the dog or just to sit and watch the wildlife go by. The Lake is in front of Kirk Hallam Community Academy and the meadows stretch all the way to the Nut Brook trail. Tracks are well maintained around the Nut Brook trail and are u...
4.40 (241 reviews)
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Stoney Clouds Local Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
π A spacious and grassy park perfect for dog walking and scenic walks. Great views across Sandiacre, Stapleford and the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire countryside. Expansive and peppered with natural rocks and woodland. Easy to get lost though as many of the fields within fields look very similar.
4.50 (166 reviews)
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Orchid Wood
Nature preserve
ππ Really nice little walk for yourself and the kids,great place to take the dog for a walk.
It obviously has wooded areas but is interspersed with mown meadows and famous for its orchids
You can also access the bridel paths at the top end of the site and these will take you to Draycott or down to the...
4.60 (47 reviews)
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Forbes Hole
Nature preserve
π It's a lovely little nature reserve with a Pond and lots of wildlife. Really handy for walking my elderly dog around as it only takes about half an hour. If you've got a more active dog, it'll take about 15 minutes.
Only downside is that theres often single men wandering round and none of them appe...
4.10 (69 reviews)