Loop Around the River Leen

Walks, England, Nottinghamshire, City of Nottingham
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Loop Around the River Leen

Bulwell, Nottingham

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  • 20 minutes / 2.1km
  • 15

A lovely, nature-filled route around the River Leen. Lots of benches along the way and some historic points of interest.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. This walk begins at Bulwell Railway Station and takes you on a lovely loop following the River Leen.

    Step 1: This walk begins at Bulwell Railway Station and takes you on a lovely loop following the River Leen.

  2. Step 2: Trains run to and from Worksop, Mansfield, Sutton Parkway and Nottingham. Bulwell bus station is also nearby.

  3. Pass the Horseshoe Inn on the right as you make your way up Station Road.

    Step 3: Pass the Horseshoe Inn on the right as you make your way up Station Road.

  4. Pass over the River Leen. This is the first of many views of the river on this jaunt today.

    Step 4: Pass over the River Leen. This is the first of many views of the river on this jaunt today.

  5. The River Leen has always been an important source of water and power for the area.

    Step 5: The River Leen has always been an important source of water and power for the area.

  6. Once on the other side of the river, turn left onto the footpath running parallel with Main Street and the Leen.

    Step 6: Once on the other side of the river, turn left onto the footpath running parallel with Main Street and the Leen.

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