Less picturesque that it's NotWes1 couterpart, but seemingly a more direct route back into the City. I would suggest that the route is a well walked one by sports fans who have attended games at Forest or the Cricket. The route is a well established pathway, but runs in part next to buys roads....

David Johnson

As avid sports fans it was also good to catch a glimpse of the football grounds (Meadow Lane - Notts County and The Forest Ground - Nottingham Forest) as well as the cricket ground (Trent Bridge)...

David Johnson

Places I had never visited before were: the alleyway to Norfolk Place, the route north of Forest Road down into Mapperley Park (the short path down from Chestnut Grove to St Andrews Road is a little steep but has a handrail), the street route from Woodthorpe Grange Park northwards and Arnot Hill Park....

Hugh Hudson

Points of interest include Trent Bridge cricket ground, a preserved section of old bridge in the middle of the road junction south of the bridge, Trent Bridge and the river Trent, Nottingham (Midland) station and several other historic buildings....

Hugh Hudson

Following the trams to Gladstone Street the plot misses a patch of green to cut through to Shipstone Street alongside the decorative former brewery. The walk along Lincoln street brought back school day memories then onto another new section of Leen side walk which is a vast improvement on the twists, turns and barriers of the original track.The path continues with the river on the right, the final approach into Bulwell stays on the west bank but a notice warns that the plotted route can be closed. Crossing the Bulwell by-pass road the route continues along what was a railway line hence the huge bridge to pass under the noisy motorway....

Ken

A McDonalds may tempt a pause before a once busy road and the first unavoidable climb to meet the tram route which is generally followed to the city....

Ken

After crossing Newdigate Street a surfaced path takes us past houses to Main Road. Here we would normally cross and continue to follow the old railway, but as noted in my introduction, a path closure forced me right onto Main Road and eventually left up New Farm Lane to rejoin the route (I did go and have a look at the blocked section, which is protected by high fences so I wasn't tempted to try and force a way through, and I also discovered the hard way that there is no short cut to the main road using Bishopdale Road and Reid Gardens). Our route through the Arboretum has a few ups and downs (there is an alternative path higher up, but yesterday this was fenced off for a music event), and the left turn uphill above the flower garden and the lake seems surprising, but it takes us past the Chinese Bell Tower then through the tunnel under Addison Street, and past more trees to emerge on North Sherwood Street, which we follow down into the city via Trinity Square and King Street to the Left Lion meeting point by the Council House in the Old Market Square....

Hugh Hudson

The straight line continues onto Radford Road, and we cross the ring road then head left over the railway and the Leen at Church Street. A path alongside and on the south side of the tram lines takes us under Cinderhill Road and out to the Phoenix Park tram terminus, where we head left, crossing the A610 at a pelican crossing then turn right along the old main road....

Hugh Hudson

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)....

Hugh Hudson

Quiet tree lined roads lead eventually to the edge of Woodthorpe Park but there is no entrance so we have to follow the perimeter to meet the busy Mansfield Road. Our route crosses Mansfield Road at traffic lights and takes a short climb up Magdala Road to reach more quiet roads and a footpath link to Chestnut Grove before arriving at St Andrew's church....

Ken

Changing scene, demolition of the Royal Mail Parcel Sorting Office Brook Street. A General Post Office strong hold, the liner once home to the Letter Sorting Office....

Ken

Lived here for 30 years and walked roads (quiet ones) that I’d never been to today. Liked it so much I walked home again!...

Steve Miles

While the section out of Kimberley offers some countryside it does involve a climb to achieve the good views....

Ken

Then you follow the main road through the residential area towards the start of the section through Colwick woods....

Maria Robinson

There are facilities (shops & cafes) at Nottingham town centre, Netherfield town centre (near to Carlton railway station) and also at the retail park containing Smyths, Costa, Lidl which is on the south side of the ramped bridge over the active railway along Sneinton Greenway. The route follows pavements and pedestrian crossings through Nottingham town centre. This is another linear path that follows the active train line towards Carlton station, with access points at either end....

Maria Robinson

Mostly very pleasant, though there are a couple of places where the GPX file might be inadequate for a newcomer to the area (using the right of way line through the park in Ilkeston rather than the more direct surfaced path, the straight line past Wollaton Hall which is not entirely possible and the route down from Gregory Street to the canal, which is on the west side of the bridge). Follow Park Crescent past the cemetery to the right turn into Millfield Road, where we take the alleyway going straight on, and stay on the alleyway where it crosses Heathfield Avenue, which we rejoin using Winchester Crescent. Having crossed the canal we turn right, taking the left fork and a signposted left turn which leads us to the railway bridge, where you can either use the steps or the longer cycle ramps on both sides. As noted in my introduction, the GPX file is a little misleading - it is correct as far as the museum, where we continue on a narrower path up steps, which turn left just below the hall to emerge on a surfaced road - we follow this around the bend in front of the Hall and take the first surfaced track right, ignoring the path that heads into the walled garden. Cross Derby Road on a pelican crossing and (unless a visit to the Rose and Crown is needed) follow Hillside, continuing on a surfaced riverside path, which crosses to the east bank of the Leen on Leen Gate and emerging on Abbey Street opposite the Johnson Arms, crossing Abbey Street on another pelican crossing and turning left....

Hugh Hudson

At Canning Circus we continue half right onto Alfreton Road, which we follow for some distance, past Gregory and Radford Boulevards and over the railway bridge to the junction with Aspley Lane, where we turn left along a wide tree-lined road. We follow Swingate and High Street over the A610 and stay on High Street where the main road goes right onto Green Lane....

Hugh Hudson

A good direct functional route, suitable for all as long as the lifts either side of the tram bridge at the QMC are working (I used the steps as I am a purist when it comes to walks, and would consider using a lift to be unfair assistance). I had never walked through The Park and enjoyed that section. I did wonder why the walk through the university doesn't take in the lakeside path - as far as I remember the one on the south side has no steps....

Hugh Hudson

I don't really see the point of going via St Ann's, and although this route skirts the famous Hungerhill Gardens allotments, it doesn't allow views into them - going via Sherwood would allow a little more green space in the Forest and the Arboretum to be included, though I am not sure that is sufficient justification for a new alternative route....

Hugh Hudson

This is quite an enjoyable walk, and for fitter walkers the route through Colwick Woods is by far the best way to do the middle part of it, but the path quality varies quite a lot - there are no serious obstacles or stiles but it does involve a number of ups and downs, and plenty of steps....

Hugh Hudson

The Weekday Cross/Nottingham Contemporary steps can be avoided by using the pavement on Middle Hill, but for fitter walkers the steps are a more interesting route....

Hugh Hudson

It follows quiet residential roads to the edge of Woodthorpe Grange Park, and then climbs on quiet residential roads to Mapperley reservoir. From here it follows the quiet roads on the edge of Coppice Park and Hungerhill Gardens. It then passes on footpaths through the St Anns housing developments to reach the city centre....

StephenWalker

Leaving Nottingham city centre is good with no unpleasant road walking. The approach to Ilkeston is along quiet roads and footpaths, the meeting place a good one....

Ken

The first 3 miles to Strelley include the quiet roads leaving Kimberley, through Swingate and over the countryside to Strelley. There is a short section where the route leaves Swingate where we follow a narrow muddy path (but this can be avoided by sticking to the road to reach the same place)....

StephenWalker

Even though it had rained in the week before the only muddy section was on the track leading to the underpass beneath the M1....

StephenWalker

There is a lift to get you onto the Friendship Bridge, but it was out of order on the day I walked the route, so it cannot be relied if you find walking up stairs a problem. The road into the Park is permissive, although it has been there for a long time. The route is undulating, although not by a great amount (a short 17% stretch at one point, 3 -4% on average)....

Lynn Jackson

From Carlton Station I walked along Midland Road (a quiet residential street) to reach the surfaced path through Whimsey Park woods. Eventually the path heads downhill to reach Colwick Road (Here I diverged from Notcar1). After a pedestrian crossing I walked downhill onto the pedestrianised Middle Pavement and shortly afterwards I used Bridlesmith Gate to reach the Council House and Old Market Square....

StephenWalker

The flights of steps at the canal basin may, in time, be refurbished during the current building works....

StephenWalker

I agree that this is a good route through the urban area with most of the route on quiet roads or paths....

StephenWalker

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....

Ken

Lord Trent, Jesse Boot, endowed the university and gave the public Highfields Park with it's boating lake and now added the Lake Side Arts Centre, teas and food available. The route stays on quiet roads to use the only public footpath through The Park....

Ken

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

Lynn Jackson

There is no official access to the park at the end of Woodthorpe Avenue and the route then climbs unnecessarily onto Woodborough Road before following this busy road into the city. If you want a direct walking route along a busy road take Mansfield Road via Sherwood....

Ken

The route follows streets for a short time before heading up into woods and parkland (where most of the walk remains). Another short street walk and you will be walking along the train line before finding yourself in Carlton. There are steps and cycle barriers which makes it a problem for wheeled users but an unexpected pleasure of a route....

Lynn Jackson

The canal is used by walkers and cyclists, particularly on match days (for football and cricket)....

Lynn Jackson

As an alternative (quieter roads) at the Beeston side, you can walk down Dovecote Lane (west of the recommended route) where a (stepped) footbridge eventually takes you over the railway line, and then continue down Trent Road, to then meet the canal (either head east on Canal Side to the cobbled bridge) or west to cross the canal, then east along the raised embankment to re-join at the cobbled bridge....

SlowMike

It takes you to the canal sooner than Beenot One and travels on well maintained paths free of mud, popular with runners, walkers and canal users alike. This is a great route in its own right....

Lynn Jackson

The GPX route (turn left instruction) at the canal bridge at What3Words ///ending.saints.buddy takes you over the flood protection wall to a footpath parallel to the canal....

Lynn Jackson

Walking is along canal paths, bridleways or quiet roads and even the walk along Wollaton Vale is along quiet service roads away from busy traffic....

Lynn Jackson

It is slighly longer but is much more pleasant as you walk along the canal towpath rather than in built up streets for the most part....

Mr Tim Woods

Although the first part of the route is on a smooth path beside the railway and the route at the Nottingham end is all paved, the section through Colwick Woods includes several sets of steps and rough paths so the route would not be suitable for wheelchairs or even bikes....

flynntastic

A pleasant walk along the canal, although I did get minorly harassed by some goose parents...

MagneticSpy

I'd suggest Path Surface Grade 1, and Access Grade Z [due to the steps where the path crosses the canal near Great Northern Close // the Virgin gym]...

aedjp

A nice walk along the canal (although there are some narrow sections) but there is a very narrow muddy footpath between the canal and Beeston town which takes you past a sewerage treatment plant and an industrial estate which is less pleasant...

MagneticSpy

The path to the industrial estate is a bit rundown though, it might be better to go as far as Weirfield Recreation Ground and follow Meadow Road to Station Road....

OwlsParliament