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COTGRAVE

67 ha

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome67 ha

Getting here

52.92108, -1.03874

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Cotgrave Greenway

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grantham Canal Bi-Centenial Canalside WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Smew TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shoveler TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kingfisher RouteWalking route
Named route
Mallard RouteWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Fosse 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Midland Road Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Bridgford to Cotgrave (via A52)Cycling route
Named routeUk Nottinghamshire
Burton Joyce <> ColwickCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mountain Bike RouteMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this country park

Cotgrave is a 67-hectare Country Park situated in Rushcliffe, East Midlands, England. The park includes woodland, grassland, and wetland habitats, providing habitats for diverse wildlife and opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying outdoor activities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of Cotgrave Swingbridge [no 13], Grantham Canal

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Site of Cotgrave Swingbridge [no 13], Grantham Canal

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Colwick Country ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Cotgrave Country ParkUrban park100 m→🌱Upper Saxondale Tennis ClubUrban park3.4 km→🌱The CliffsUrban park3.8 km→🌱Holme Pierrepont Country ParkUrban park4 km→🏞️COLWICKCountry park5 km→

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