Attenborough Nature Reserve
Round the flooded gravel pits beside the Trent, one of the best birdwatching sites in the Midlands.
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Time
- 0.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 28 m
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About this walk
Attenborough Nature Reserve is an easy 2.2 km circular walk with 0 m of ascent, taking about 0.5 hours. It starts at Attenborough Nature Centre (grid reference SK 525 344). The start can be reached by public transport.
Attenborough's gravel pits were flooded as they were worked out, and the lakes, reedbeds and islands that resulted are now a nature reserve beside the Trent, opened by David Attenborough in 1966 (no relation, but he came back for its 40th birthday). The loop follows the paths between the lakes and along the river.
Route
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The lakes
Loop round the lakes and along the Trent back to the centre.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Attenborough Nature Reserve take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–0.5 hours for the 2.2 km route, which has 0 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Attenborough Nature Centre (grid reference SK 525 344). Pay car park at the nature centre.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Attenborough station, beside the reserve. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat gravel and grass paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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