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Nabbs Lane Recreation Ground

7 ha

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

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

53.02804, -1.21983

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Even Scalewort, Big Shaggy-moss +37 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Even Scalewort, Big Shaggy-moss +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Named route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Named route
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hucknall Road WalkwayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

56 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route N9Cycling route
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bennerley ViaductCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ruffs Recreation Ground

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

Ruffs Recreation Ground

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Titchfield ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Merlin ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Bulwell Hall ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Bestwood Country Park (Mill Lakes)Urban park2.4 km→🌱Bulwell BogsUrban park3.6 km→🌱Basil Russell Playing FieldsUrban park3.7 km→

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