
The Bulwell to Mellish Nature Trail
Bulwell, Nottingham
- 30 minutes / 2.3km
- 10
A riverside wander from Bulwell station to Mellish Sports Ground. Plenty of benches en-route with endless nature connection opportunities.
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Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Bulwell Forest. This jaunt starts here at Bulwell Railway Station.
Step 2: Trains run to and from Worksop, Mansfield, Sutton Parkway and Nottingham. Bulwell Bus Station, located on Vere Road is a few minutes walk from here.
Step 3: During the wetter months sections of this walk will become extremely muddy. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear in preparation

Step 4: Head up Station Road, pass The Horseshoe Inn on the right.

Step 5: Cross over the River Leen. You will need to turn right onto the footpath once you have crossed. But first a small detour.

Step 6: This bridge across the River Leen is of medieval origins. For a better look turn left onto the footpath once off the bridge.

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