Step outside and breathe.
Nottinghamshire’s countryside is made for unhurried walks — open skies, quiet paths, and the kind of calm that clears your head.
Whether you want a quick wander or a long stretch of the legs, there’s always a trail waiting. Lace up and go find it.
Here are 15 of the best parks and nature reserves to head to for a lovely walk:
9. Whitwell Wood
Whitwell Wood, Clinthill Lane, Worksop, has a 4.6 star rating based on over 200 Google reviews. A popular walking spot, perfect for those with a spring in their step. Rated: 4.5 stars out of 5 on All Trails. Photo: Google
10. Oxclose Wood
Escape busy urban life in the tranquillity of Oxclose Wood and go for a nice and tranquil walk in nature. Enjoy the mixture of woodland, wetland, grassland and wildlife. Oxclose Wood in Mansfield Woodhouse has a 4.6 rating on Google reviews. Rated: 4.2 on AllTrails. Photo: Kerry McAnulty
11. Brierley Forest Park
There is lots to explore and discover at Brierley Forest Park. Rated: 4.2 out of 5 on AllTrails. Photo: x
12. Rufford Abbey Country Park
Rufford Abbey Country Park, which is just the other side of Center Parcs Sherwood Forest, is also a great spot with lots of history. Parking at Rufford Abbey Country Park car park costs £5 (card payments only) and is just a 50-minute drive from Nottingham city centre. Rated: 4.4 out of 5 on All Trails. | Alan Murray-Rust Photo: Alan Murray-Rust