The Bulwell to Mellish Nature Trail

Walks, England, Nottinghamshire, City of Nottingham
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The Bulwell to Mellish Nature Trail

Bulwell, Nottingham

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  • 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.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to this riverside jaunt from Bulwell Railway Station to Mellish Sports Centre.

    Step 1: Welcome to this riverside jaunt from Bulwell Railway Station to Mellish Sports Centre.

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

  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 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.

  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 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.

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

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

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

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