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Lenton Green

1 ha

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

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.94976, -1.17261

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Canada Goose, Mallard, Coot +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Canada Goose, Mallard, Coot +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly +109 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Marmalade Hoverfly +109 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Himalayan Balsam +36 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Himalayan Balsam +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Elder +8 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route
Named route
Park StepsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kingfisher RouteWalking route
Named route
Lenton Roadpublic footpath · 510 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 510 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

131 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
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
River LeenCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Gedling <> ArnoldCycling 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

Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Lenton

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

Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Lenton

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🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve2.5 km→🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱The Green HeartUrban park1.6 km→🌱University of NottinghamUrban park2.1 km→🌱Wollaton Hall Formal GardenUrban park2.4 km→

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