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Rushcliffe Group

We are the Rushcliffe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Starting from Wilford Village Pocket P&R. We cross the Trent and into Nottingham via Queens Walk, past the train station, then on toward the castle. From the castle, we go down into The Park and on to Castle Boulevard, which we follow for a short distance before crossing over to the towpath of the Nottingham & Beeston Canal. We then follow the canal to its junction with the river Trent, then along Victoria Embankment and back to the start.

Although this is essentially an urban walk, there are  several places of interest along the 

 

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk is entirely on made-up paths. The walk up to the Castle and down into the Park is fairly steep. There are several road crossings, all with traffic control. Some of the route is on shared footpaths, so please be aware of cyclists.

We shall take a drinks break alongside the canal. There is limited seating, but toilets are available in the adjacent supermarket. The lunch stop is at Victoria Memorial Gardens on the Embankment, and there is ample seating.  There are toilets, but there is no guarantee that they will be open.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 56806 37833
Nearest postcode:
NG11 7AB
what3words:
hidden.asset.studio
Start time:
10:00 am

Wilford Village Pocket P&R off Coronation Avenue 50 meters from Wilford Village Tram stop (Clifton South Route) No Sunday bus service

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