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Bestwood Country Park Trails

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Overview

A circular walk to  Mill Lakes and Bestwood Winding Engine House. Mostly good level paths along tracks and roads.  One short steep section.

Lots of lovely views,  interesting history about Nell Gwyn  and Nottingham's early industrial legacy.

Please register for this walk on Newark Ramblers website where you will also find details of our car share scheme.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
172m / 564ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://newarkramblers.org.uk/walks/walk-register-1st-to-12th-jan-2022.html

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 57186 46367
Nearest postcode:
NG5 8SE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park is on Bestwood Lodge Drive. Follow signs for Bestwood Lodge Hotel

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE