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Dog Friendly Walks in Nottinghamshire

8 dog friendly walks across Nottinghamshire, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

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Newstead Abbey Parkland and Japanese Garden Circuit walk

Newstead Abbey Parkland and Japanese Garden Circuit

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A parkland circuit around the former abbey home of Lord Byron, with Japanese gardens and lake views throughout.

Attenborough Nature Reserve Skylark Trail walk

Attenborough Nature Reserve Skylark Trail

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A gravel-pit nature reserve walk near Nottingham with excellent birdwatching and a David Attenborough-named visitor centre.

Bestwood Country Park Former Colliery Circuit walk

Bestwood Country Park Former Colliery Circuit

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A reclaimed colliery landscape on Nottingham's doorstep with woodland and open views from the former headstock.

Grantham Canal Towpath from West Bridgford to Cotgrave walk

Grantham Canal Towpath from West Bridgford to Cotgrave

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A restored canal towpath walk through Nottinghamshire countryside with waterside views and a peaceful, unhurried pace.

Nottingham and Beeston Canal Five Mile Linear Walk walk

Nottingham and Beeston Canal Five Mile Linear Walk

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A flat towpath walk along the Nottingham and Beeston Canal with waterside wildlife and a good pub at Beeston Lock.

Nottinghamshire Wolds Villages Circular walk

Nottinghamshire Wolds Villages Circular

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A rolling circuit through the quiet Nottinghamshire Wolds linking several villages with gentle farmland views.

Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Heath Circular walk

Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Heath Circular

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A country park loop through the grounds of Rufford Abbey with lake views and woodland trails in the heart of Nottinghamshire.

Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak Circular walk

Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak Circular

Nottinghamshire
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A short woodland walk to the Major Oak, the legendary 1,000-year-old tree in Robin Hood's forest.