Cossal to Strelley round

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Overview

A pleasant circular walk along the Nottingham canal, taking in the villages of Cossall and Awsworth, home of one of Nottinghamshire's dry ski slopes, before returning over farmland paths with a refreshment stop en route.

Sunday, 2 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Packed lunch recommended. Cafe stop in latter part of the walk where there are toilets.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 48432 41484
Nearest postcode:: NG16 2RY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start place: Field House Corner car park, Nottingham Canal: off Cossall Road - about 0.5 miles south of Cossall village (free car park)

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