
Loop Around the River Leen
Bulwell, Nottingham
- 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.
Download a PDF for The Bulwell to Mellish Nature Trail - The Bulwell to Mellish Nature Trail guide.

Step 1: Welcome to this riverside jaunt from Bulwell Railway Station to Mellish Sports Centre.
Step 2: Trains run to and from Worksop, Mansfield, Sutton Parkway and Nottingham. Bulwell bus station is also nearby.

Step 3: Please note the opening and closing times of Mellish Sports Centre to ensure it is open for your visit. Correct as of Oct 2023.

Step 4: With the station behind you, walk carefully across the car park. Turn left and follow the tarmac footpath with a metal fence to the right.

Step 5: Follow the path as it curves to the left. Then either head down the steps to Bulwell Blogs play park on the right….

Step 6: …or continue ahead slightly downhill to access the park using the sloped footpath.

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