The Basil Russell Playing Fields
Getting here
52.99633, -1.23599
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Greenfinch, Skylark +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Greenfinch, Skylark +64 more · last seen 2025
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, toilets; Playing field
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +68 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +68 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
6 of the best Circular WalkWalking route
Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
Circular Walk 17Walking route
Erewash Valley TrailWalking route
Robin Hood WayWalking route
New Farm Lanepublic footpath · 447 m
New Farm Lanepublic footpath · 184 m
Spring Terracepublic footpath · 108 m
🚴Cycling
63 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
River LeenCycling route
Bennerley Viaduct ViewpointCycling route
Route N9Cycling route
Farleys Lane bridlewayCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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