Frolicking Around Bulwell Forest

Walks, England, Nottinghamshire, City of Nottingham
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Frolicking Around Bulwell Forest

Bulwell, Nottingham

by travelwellnottinghamcity

  • 25 minutes / 3.2km
  • 9

A circular walk from Bulwell station to Bulwell Forest. Connect with nature, learn local history and visit a community garden.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Welcome to this walk around Bulwell Forest. This jaunt starts here at Bulwell Railway Station.

    Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Bulwell Forest. This jaunt starts here at Bulwell Railway Station.

  2. 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.

  3. Step 3: During the wetter months sections of this walk will become extremely muddy. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear in preparation

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

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

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

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

    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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