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TheThe Broxtowe Country Trail is a long Broxtowe Country Trail is a long distance walking and cycling route which distance walking and cycling route which roughly follows the boundary between roughly follows the boundary between City and the Borough of Nottingham City and the . The route follows bridleways, Broxtowe. The route follows bridleways, quiet roads and some sections of busy quiet roads and some sections of busy road connecting the Trent Valley with road connecting the Trent Valley with and the Peak District.Sherwood Forest and the Peak District.

Acknowledgements

This project was conceived and developed The core partners wish to record their thanks to through a partnership led by: the following partners for their valuable support Broxtowe Borough Council, in delivering this project. and County Council.

Langley Mill

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Rushcliffe Borough Council Borough Council

Aldercar Flash Flash 21

Brinsley Headstocks Headstocks

Attenborough Attenborough 20

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Brinsley Brinsley 19

Bagthorpe Village

Beeston Beeston

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Borough Borough

Underwood Underwood

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Stapleford Stapleford

Erewash Erewash

Moorgreen Reservoir Reservoir 16

Colliers Wood Colliers Wood 3

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Moorgreen Moorgreen 4

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Beauvale Priory

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City City

Hucknall

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Council Council

Nottingham

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Borough Borough

Hucknall Airfi eld Hucknall Airfi eld

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Broxtowe Broxtowe

Bulwell Hall Park Hall Park 10

Bulwell Bulwell

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Council Council

Borough Borough

Low Wood Low Wood

Kimberley Kimberley

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Valley Valley

Swingate and Kimberley Swingate and Kimberley

Amber 7

10

Strelley Village

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6

14

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Eastwood Eastwood

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Trowell Moor Moor

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20

21

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Wollaton Park and Village Park and Village

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13

12

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Nottingham University Nottingham University

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Arms for the Borough of Broxtowe. Arms for the Borough of Broxtowe.

Beeston Lock and Lock Cottages Council

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District District

feature in the Armorial Bearing or Coat of

Attenborough and Attenborough and River Trent

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Ashfi eld Ashfi eld

associated with Badgers which is a major

Nottinghamshire. Latterly the name has been

The route takes in the following locations: The route takes in the following locations: by the Danes and taking in a large part of

administrative area or Wapentake created

place and Broxtowe was historically an

associated with . associated with Nottingham City Centre. created although “stowe” means dwelling

Summary of the route from South to North Summary of the route from South to North Nature Centre and the many attractions It is not clear how the word Broxtowe was

in Eastwood, , Attenborough

as a orange area on the large map. as a orange area on the large map. include the DH Lawrence Heritage Centre

The other is a ward of Nottingham City shown heritage and tourism features. Major features

The trail takes in a vast range of wildlife,

the large map. the large map.

Points of interest Points of interest

the whole trail in small sections. the whole trail in small sections. of which is shown by a light green area on

to explore local circular loops or tackle district council formed in 1974, the boundary

the map which provide opportunities

One is the Borough of Broxtowe which is a

at the canal basin at Langley Mill. at the canal basin at Langley Mill.

There are many links highlighted on

the northern end of the Trail

Erewash Valley Trail ­

separate areas which are close to each other:

SMALLER SMALLER

at Aldercar Flash. The Trail then reconnects to

Broxtowe which applies to two distinctly

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve

There is often some confusion over the name

for an overview of cycling in the Borough. Borough. the the in in cycling cycling of of overview overview an an for for ugh. ugh. for an overview of cycling in the Boro Brinsley and crossing the Erewash Valley by

Broxtowe and Broxtowe!! Broxtowe and Broxtowe!! leafl et Please see the Broxtowe Cycling Map

well served with a range of pubs, towards

through the pretty village of Bagthorpe,

. . distance connections across the country

towards Underwood. From there it passes

need advice when planning your route. need advice when planning your route.

connects with the trail providing long

Priory then alongside Moorgreen Reservoir

if you 0115 915 5555 or 0115 917 7777

The National SUSTRANS network also

passing close to the ruin of Beauvale

scooter diffi cult or impossible. Please contact The Monks Way ­ to Strelley The Monks Way ­ Ilkeston to Strelley

Rolls Royce connections towards

features which would make use of a mobility Way Robin Hood Way

to Bulwell Hall Park and Hucknall with its Nutbrook Trail Nutbrook Trail some sections have kissing gates and other

the thriving town of Bulwell. Onwards then Erewash Valley Trail access for much of its length although

its brewing and railway heritage towards The Big Track The Big Track few steep inclines. It is suitable for disabled

the route passes through Kimberley with Corridor River Leen Corridor Most of the route is reasonably level with

Passing close to the Monks Way in Strelley Ashfi eld’s Ashfi eld’s Hidden Valleys

Trent Valley Greenway) Trent Valley Greenway)

visibility clothing. visibility clothing. its open countryside and spectacular views.

Trent Valley Way (and ’s should consider using helmets and hi with the bridleway system of Strelley with

trails including trails including should dismount if necessary. All cyclists now a Local Nature Reserve, before joining

known The trail links with many existing well

at road crossings and junctions. Cyclists road it follows the disused ,

dedicated cycle ­tracks. Please be very wary and Museum. Returning to the

some 41 miles. some 41 miles.

Full purple sections are quieter or are road system to Nottingham University and

e, circumnavigate the Borough of Broxtow

denoted by on the map. Centre and at Beeston Marina follows the to and northern ends offering the chance

follows some very busy on road routes the award winning Attenborough Nature hern with the Erewash Valley Trail at its sout

Cyclists please be aware that the trail The trail starts alongside the River Trent near s The trail is about 27 miles and connect

Safety warnings Safety warnings Summary of the route BIGGER BIGGER

The Bigger and Smaller picture Introduction and Guidance

Kimberley Enjoying our wildlife Local attractions near the route before continuing to Brinsley with its large Church and timber headstocks highlighting the The trail holds a rich variety of wildlife so The trail lies close to a range of attractions in the country. It was built using similar areas connections. keep your eyes open for a stunning mix of with the southern end connected to riverside technology to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. fl ora and fauna. You will see wetland birds features such as Trent Lock, Attenborough The route now crosses the Erewash Valley As the route passes towards Bulwell Hall Park including grebes and herons at Attenborough, Nature Centre, Beeston Lock and waterfront, passing by Aldercar Flash a wetland area it passes very close to Hucknall Airfi eld with Wollaton Park and Moorgreen. Look out for Trent Embankment, Nottingham’s canal formed as a result of mining and now refuge its military connections and long time testing farmland fi nches and buzzards at Trowell. waterfront. Nottingham City Centre offers for wetland birds. Langley Mill is the last point ground for Rolls Royce aero engines. You may get a glimpse of a kingfi sher or attractions such as , of interest with its Canal Basin and historical railway connections. This is the closest point on watervole or if you are lucky even a rarity Caves, ancient pubs and of course theatres, Crossing the M1 westwards the trail passes Langley Mill Basin such as otter, barn owl or bittern. Gypsywort ­ Photographer: Stig Madsen restaurants and shopping. close to the ruins of before the trail to access the D. H. Lawrence Heritage turning alongside the Moorgreen Reservoir. Centre and Birthplace Museum. Moving north the trail passes close to the We are now in the author, D H Lawrence’s busy town centre of Beeston and Nottingham Please see the Erewash Valley Trail leafl et for country and his Birthplace Museum and the University with its Arts centre, Archaeological more information on attractions west of the D H Lawrence Heritage Centre can be found in museum, Tennis centre and the attractive Broxtowe Country Trail. the heart of the interesting town of Eastwood. Highfi elds Park where visitors can enjoy a spot of boating in the summer months. The broadleaved woodland on the banks of the Moorgreen Reservoir hold rich birdlife and Nottingham University has extensive grounds at the northern end there are connections to and gardens and next to this we have the Ashfi elds Hidden Valleys with its gems such impressive Elizabethan Mansion, Wollaton Hall as and Newstead. Bagthorpe Common Blue ­ with its museums, lake and deer park. The Photographer: Paul Shaw Village sits pleasantly in the landscape with delightful Wollaton village boasts an ancient several pubs offering the chance for a break church the old village pump forming a pretty Jay ­ Photographer: Sean Browne centrepiece. Further north the route touches on the disused Nottingham Canal which is now a Nature Reserve and as the trail heads towards historic Wollaton Hall Otter ­ Bennerley Viaduct Photographer: Darin Smith Strelley it offers spectacular views of the Erewash Valley. Kimberley has a rich history with railway and Attenborough Church brewing connections and a link westwards from the town connects to the Erewash Valley Mute Swan ­ Trail offering impressive views of the Photographer: Paul Shaw Bennerley Viaduct, a grade 2 listed railway structure and one of only two of its type The Hemlock Stone

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Strelley Village

Beeston Lock Beauvale Priory

The Broxtowe Country Trail passes through as a feeder water for the Nottingham Canal. Such sites provide a diverse range of urban and rural environments signifi cant opportunities for wildlife and recreation. The wetland and the geology defi nes the landscape and vegetation. sites in the vicinity of the trail are of particular importance. Species The northern section lies on Sherwood sandstone and this is associated with the Rivers Leen, Trent and Erewash include white­ particularly evident around Bulwell, where gorse and acid grassland clawed crayfi sh, otters, water voles and a variety of wading and E can be found. The trail also crosses into the Nottinghamshire and wetland bird species, such as lapwing and even bittern. n Derbyshire Coalfi elds and the Magnesian Limestone Ridge, a rock Running through urban Nottingham and adjacent to the tram j outcrop which runs from Nottinghamshire to County Durham which o network, the River Leen is just as important for people as it is for y Moorgreen Reservoir supports rare grassland species. biodiversity. The paths and adjacent formal and informal parks, t A diverse range of lowland habitats can be found along the trail. many of which have been enhanced in recent years through various h This includes rivers, streams, canals and associated wetland habitats projects, provide quiet refuges for wildlife and recreation. e such as reedbed, swamp, fl oodplain grassland. Key habitats of Attenborough Nature Reserve lies adjacent to the River Trent and at B arable and grazed farmland include fragments of agriculturally r the mouth of the . o unimproved neutral and calcareous grasslands and ancient xt hedgerows and woodland. Parkland features too and includes sites This Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust reserve is a complex of fl ooded ow such as Bulwell Hall Park and the historic deer park at Wollaton. former gravel pits and islands. It provides 145 hectares of habitat e Former industrial environments present include a former colliery for a wide range of plants, birds and other wildlife and boasts an Cou site at Colliers Wood, Moorgreen (now restored to grassland, award winning visitor centre. ntry ponds and woodland) and Moorgreen Reservoir, which was built Trail ! www.broxtowecountrytrail.co.uk Broxtowe Country Trail with associated walking and cycling routes www.broxtowecountrytrail.co.uk

Cocked Hat Plantation Aldercar Wood Barracks Farm Summerhouse Wood Forest Farm Cottages

M1 Rosselsike Wood Weir Mills Farm Westwood Strawberry Hill Plantation Bagthorpe New Bagthorpe King Edward's Plantation Audrey Wood Park Oak Plantation Butterley Park Aldercar Wood Farm Park William Wood New Plantation Kennel Wood Church Plantation Joe's Wood School Plantation Papplewick Waterworks Plantation Tanyard Priory Farm Balaklava Wood Golden Valley Monument Grounds Cockshutts America Top Wighay Farm Farm Vincent Plantation Annesley Park Friezeland Kennels Farm Warren lantation Oak Wood Wallis's Gorse Castlehill Beech Wood Plain Pamela's Larches Forty Horse Wood Exhibition Plantation Spot Felley View Foxhole Plantation Park Forest Moor Pond Wood Seven Mile House

Cockcliff Woo Brinsley Underwood Wighay Seven M le Plantation Felley Farm Thurland Hall Farm Codnor Gate Willeylane End Haggs Farm The Duck Ponds Codnor Park South Sidings House Farm Cottage New Farm The Warren Castle Farm New Brinsley M1 Cottage Wood Gin Farm Ormonde Fields Golf And Country Club Hobsic Great Haggs Plantation Fox Covert Duke's Cottages Codnor Stainers Range Ormonde Fields Golf Course Long Wood Corfield Plantation River Leen Hall Farm Misk Farm Silo Farm Round Hill Plantation Stoneyford The Dumbles River Leen Old Farm House Goosedale Farm Turnpik Plantation Saints Coppice Beauvale HUCKNALL House Beauvale Ramper Cover Willey Wood Farm Abbey Farm Moorgreen Reservoir Crowfields Farm Strelley Wood Old Stables Beauvale Butler's Hill Brinsley Coppice Aldercar Headstocks Beauvale Bestwood St Albans Flash Manor Farm Bottom House Farm Nature Killarney Park

Reserve Coneygrey Plantation High Park Cottages Crow Wood Cross Hill Ruffs Broomhill Coneygrey Farm Brooksbreasting Farm Hazelgrove Crimea Plantation Bestwood Pumping Station Hawley House Farm

Aldercar

Eelhole Wood Loscoe Moorgreen Colliers Westville Wood Gilt Brook Crowhill Farm Nether Green Brook Warrenhill Plantation

Hall Park Bailey Brook Greasley Bestwood Country Park Watson's Wood Langley Mill Hollybush Farm Japanese Plantations

Eel Hole Farm Big Wood EASTWOOD Home Wood M1 Bulwell Hall Park Bailey Grove Beauvale The Warren Newlands The Screen Hill Top Littlefields Farm Newthorpe Moorbrid e The Strip Pon Rise Park Heanor Gate Bulwell Wood Newthorpe Common Robey Fields Farm Common Side Langley Watnall Wood Heanor Gate Common Farm Industrial Estate New Eastwood New Farm Cottage Lacey Fields Farm

Marlpool Watnall The Courtyard Smithurst Meadows Bulwell Kimberley

Cuttings New Farm Wood and Sellars Wood Newcastle Plantation Purdy House Farm Bestwood Coppice High Wood Shipley Whiteley's Plantation Bentley's Plantation The Bungalow KIMBERLEY Low High Wood Wood Larkfields Cemetery Flatmeadow Farm Wood Home Farm Whisgills Hempshill Vale Manchester Wood Shipley Park Sh p ey Lake Shipley Wood

Grasscroft Farm Swingate Day Brook Nottingham Canal Square Wood Cotmanhay Babbington Cinderhill Lodge Farm Cottage M1 Shipley Country Park Old Basford Windmill Farm Sherwood Windmill Wood Plantation Holes River Leen Black Wood Shipley Common Plantation Mapperley Marsh Head House Farm Dam Plantation Hames Covert Spring Wood Mapperley Park Wood Simonfield Turkey Broxtowe Carrington Fields Farm Ilkeston Junction Brook Plantation Nottingham Cossall Canal Whitemoor Stanley Common New Basford Mapperley Park Stonepit Plantation

Oldmoor Wood The Tinklers River Leen Aspl y Strelley Hayeswood Farm Common Whitefurrows ILKESTON Larklands Bobbers Mill

The Dales Shortwood Thacker Barn Cottages Farm Briggswood Farm Nottingham

River Erewash Canal Field House Shaw's Plantation West Hallam Beechdale River Leen Nut Brook M1 Stanley Brook Nutbrook Canal Gallows Inn Radford Moat Wood Grange Wood Kirk Hallam Little Hallam Trowell Moor Harrisons Martins Plantation Cat And Fiddle Farm Trowell Pond Long Row Ladywood Lodge Farm West

Stanley Nottingham Canal Balloon Wood Ladywood Farm Lower Hagg Farm Quarry Hill Industrial Estate New Lenton Lady Wood Erewash The Park Nottingham Canal Wollaton Canal River Leen Dawnlea Standard Hill

Wollaton Old Lenton Oakridge Farm New Stanton Hall Locko Grange Farm Dale Moor Flourish Farm Locko Rookery Stanton Grove Deddington Plantation Thompson's Wood Alexandrina and Meadows Waterlog Farm Sandy Lane The Lake Thacker Wood Nature Reserves Dunnshill Hills Park Dunkirk Wood Baguley's Wood River Leen Stanton Gate Dunn's Hill Cottage Columbine Farm Grove Cottage Stanton-by-Dale Lenton Burnwood Abbey Crow Wood Lodge Farm The Spots High Lodge Farm Bartlewood Farm Bramcote Erewash Valley Beeston Sidings The Spots Plantation Golf Course King Georges Black Plantation Park

Spondon Wood Farm Little Hay Grange STAPLEFORD Piggin Wood Beeston Canal Ascot Park Estate BEESTON Swisshut Plantation Risley Lodge Farm Keys Farm

Wilford

Naylor's Plantation Risley Coppice M1 Grove Farm Cottages Garden Plantation Collington Common

Scotland Farm Cottage Farm

Hopwell Nook Sandiacre Rylands Chilwell

Ockbrook Hopwell Park River Golden Valley Farm Risley Erewash Chilwell Meadow Clifton Grove

Hopwell House Springfield Park Sandboro' Hill Top Farm Parkhead Wood Fields

Toton

Draycott House Farm Borrowash Attenborough Beeston Sailing Club

Attenborough Nature Reserve Fields Grange Farm Cottage Farm Clifton Wood Clifton Draycott Fields Farm Erewash Canal

Draycott Fields Rough Wood Fairfield Terrace

Glapton Wood LONG EATON Attenborough Burrows Farm Nature Centre Mill Hill © Crown Copyright and database right 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019453. You are not perm tted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data The Bungalow Brands Hill to third parties in any form. Brecks Plantation Breaston Fields Farm Brandshill Wood Dungeon Hole Draycott Drift Lane Plantation Prickle Pin Lodge Clifton Pasture Fairham Brook Nature Reserve Heart Lees M1 Barton in Fabis New Sawley Fields Farm Cottages Ambaston Church Wilne Reservoir Ambaston Lane Farm House

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