Beenot three

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Walked from Nottingham to Beeston on a showery summer Sunday morning. I agree with both Lynn and Ken - this is a good route for those in a hurry, those walking after dark and those who have difficulty with steps (so I have no reason not to snail it), but since it is entirely on the pavements of main roads apart from the pedestrianised areas at both ends, it isn't really one to walk for enjoyment, though the Jesse Boot statue on University Boulevard was new to me.

The route is simple. From the Left Lion outside the council house in Nottingham we cross the square diagonally (the straight line is not possible when events are on, but the detour is short and obvious), then follow Friar Lane and cross Maid Marian Way, then turn left down the hill. Once we get to Castle Boulevard we turn right and cross it at the junction, then continue along the boulevard. Beyond the closed Grove pub in Lenton we bear left at the roundabout onto Abbey Bridge, then follow the road as far as the Leen bridge (and the Johnson Arms pub), then use the pelican crossing and continue along the north side out to the ring road flyover/roundabout, which we cross on a well signposted cycletrack with pelican crossings.

We continue along Beeston Road which becomes University Boulevard as we pass Nottingham university (there is a cafe just off route at the Djanogly arts centre). At the second roundabout we cross the boulevard using more lights, then follow Broadgate and High Road into Beeston. The meeting point is at the tram stop just left/south of the Square, though the square itself has plenty of benches and shops.

As described, direct, easy on the feet, safe but very noisy. A walk needs interest, either by the surroundings or company. This Slow Way offers a little interest starting out from Nottingham with reminders of what was, now is and still changing with the demolition of Broadmarsh shopping centre. I suspect that People's College may be the next to go. The endless traffic noise would make conversation difficult, so much better to take the bus or tram.

This is a functional route between Beeston and Nottingham. It can be considered a 24x7 route as it can be walked at any time during the day, in any season. It is well lit, and any minor obstacles (tree roots under pavements for example) are few and can be avoided.

The route follows Beeston High Street and University Boulevard before passing the Queen’s Medical Centre, over Abbey Bridge and onto Castle Boulevard.

Although not as pretty as Beenot 2, if time is of the essence this route can be used.

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