Gedling Country Park Colliery Circular
Nottinghamshire
Gedling Country Park covers 580 acres on the eastern edge of Nottingham, created since 2000 by reclaiming the spoil heap of Gedling Colliery, which closed in 1991, and now gives dogs with reliable recall some of the widest off-lead grassland near the city. Gedling Borough Council opened it as a country park in 2015, and the old tip is now grassland, young woodland and wildlife habitat with a lake, a visitor centre and four colour coded trails of different lengths. This circuit of about 4.7km from the Spring Lane car park climbs onto the top paths of the former heap, where the views stretch across the city and the Trent valley, then loops back down through the trees and grassland. The ups and downs add up to something like 150 metres of climbing, on a mix of surfaced trails and grassy paths that can be muddy in winter.
This is a dog friendly park with no livestock and plenty of open grass where a dog with reliable recall can run once you are away from the car park and visitor centre. Keep dogs on a lead near the centre, the play area and the lake, where water birds nest. There is some shade in the young woodland, but the top paths are exposed on hot days, so carry water. Café 1899 at the visitor centre has outdoor seating and runs a Christmas event for dogs, and the car park is pay and display.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 4.7 km (2.9 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 1 hr 25 min
- Walk Type
- Historic, Park, Woodland
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Café 1899 and visitor centre by the car park (indoor and outdoor seating); play area.
- Parking
- Gedling Country Park car park on Spring Lane, Gedling Borough Council, pay and display; small and busy at weekends.
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All dog friendly stays in NottinghamshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Gedling Country Park Colliery Circular dog friendly?
Gedling Country Park scores 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness, and it's a great spot for a dog walk. There's no livestock on site, plenty of open grassland to roam, and Café 1899 at the visitor centre has outdoor seating where you can stop for a break with your dog.
Can dogs be off lead at Gedling Country Park Colliery Circular?
Dogs with reliable recall can enjoy good off-lead freedom across the wide grassland areas once you're away from the car park and visitor centre. You'll need to keep your dog on the lead near the visitor centre, the play area and the lake, where water birds nest.
What should I know before visiting Gedling Country Park Colliery Circular with my dog?
The route is about 4.7km with around 150 metres of climbing, and the top paths are exposed on warm days, so it's worth bringing water for your dog. The paths are a mix of surfaced trails and grassy tracks that can get muddy in winter, and the car park on Spring Lane is pay and display and can get busy at weekends.
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Gedling Country Park car park, Spring Lane, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4PE
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