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Gedling Country Park

4 ha

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.99426, -1.09320

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Magpie +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Magpie +98 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Yellowfoot Waxcap, Green Elfcup, Oak Crust +49 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Yellowfoot Waxcap, Green Elfcup, Oak Crust +49 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route
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Park StepsWalking route
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Kingfisher RouteWalking route
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Mallard RouteWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Midland Road Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling <> ArnoldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling Village <> Burton JoyceCycling 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rabbit, Gedling Country Park

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rabbit, Gedling Country Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Gedling Country ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Arnot Hill ParkUrban park2.7 km→🦉GEDLING COUNTRY PARKNature reserve600 m→🌱Lambley Lane Recreation Ground (North)Urban park1.3 km→🌱Washington CourtUrban park2.3 km→

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