Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Gedling

Bestwood Country Park

Urban park· 434 ha

NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 287 ha

BESTWOOD

Bestwood is a Country Park in Gedling, covering 208 hectares. The park features ancient woodlands and grasslands, providing habitats for a wide range of wildlife, with extensive trails for walking, cycling, and nature exploration.

Country park· 208 ha

Gedling Country Park

Urban park· 197 ha

Gold Wood

Broadleaved· 188 ha

Ramsdale Golf Centre

Golf course· 185 ha

Gorse Covert

Conifer· 178 ha

Springwater Golf Club

Golf course· 102 ha

GEDLING COUNTRY PARK

Gedling Country Park is a 92-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Gedling, East Midlands. It features a mix of woodlands, grasslands, and heathland, with various wildlife sightings including birds and insects, offering trails for hiking and scenic views.

Nature reserve· 92 ha

Mapperley Golf Course

Golf course· 85 ha

Bestwood Country Park

Broadleaved· 84 ha

Knightcross Wood

Broadleaved· 66 ha

Sansom Wood Gorse

Conifer· 56 ha

NETHERFIELD LAGOONS

Netherfield Lagoons is a 51-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Gedling, East Midlands, England. The site consists of lagoons and wetlands, providing critical habitats for various waterbirds and amphibians, popular for birdwatching and nature walks.

Nature reserve· 51 ha

PAPPLEWICK HALL

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Historic· 46 ha

Mapperley Golf Course

Urban park· 37 ha

Watchwood Plantation

Conifer· 37 ha

Cocked Hat Plantation - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 36 ha

Burntstump County Park

Broadleaved· 34 ha

Burntstump Country Park

Urban park· 30 ha

Upper Lake

Reservoir· 30 ha

Upper Lake

Reservoir· 30 ha

Fox Covert

Broadleaved· 27 ha

BURNTSTUMP

Burntstump is a 24-hectare Country Park in Gedling, East Midlands, England. It features woodlands and open spaces, providing habitats for wildlife including birds and deer, as well as paths for walking and cycling.

Country park· 24 ha

Lambley Lane Recreation Ground (North)

Urban park· 22 ha

Longdale Plantation

Broadleaved· 20 ha

Newstead Abbey Gardens

Urban park· 20 ha

Lodgehill Wood

Broadleaved· 19 ha

Digby Park

Urban park· 19 ha

Bestwood Country Park

Broadleaved· 17 ha

Sansom Wood - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 16 ha

Thorndale Plantation

Broadleaved· 16 ha

Mapperley Golf Course

Urban park· 16 ha

Freckland Wood

Plantation· 14 ha

Arnot Hill Park

Urban park· 14 ha

Great Burntstump Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Two Roman camps 350m north east of Lodge Farm

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 13 ha

Fox Covert - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 13 ha

Foxcovert Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Aldercar Wood

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Gedling Country Park

Plantation· 11 ha

Bestwood Country Park

Plantation· 11 ha

New Plantation

Broadleaved· 11 ha

Longdale Plantation - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 11 ha

Round Plantation - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 11 ha

Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground

Urban park· 11 ha

Ramper Covert

Broadleaved· 10 ha

Appleton Dale

Broadleaved· 10 ha

THE HOBBUCKS

The Hobbucks is a Local Nature Reserve of 10 hectares in Gedling, East Midlands. Visitors can explore mixed woodlands and grasslands, commonly spotting various birds and butterflies, along with opportunities for leisurely walks and wildlife observation.

Nature reserve· 10 ha

Warren Plantation

Broadleaved· 9 ha