Colwick Country Park
Enjoy several miles of lovely, waterside walking and cycling in this country park in Nottingham. The park contains two large lakes, a marina, woodland and meadows. The River Trent also runs through the park so there is scope for continuing your walk along the Trent Valley Way walking route. There is also an excellent visitor centre with cycle hire available.
To extend your exercise you could visit the nearby Holme Pierrepont Country Park where there are more good cycling and walking trails. You could also head to Broxtowe Country Park where there's some nice woodland trails and a BMX track to try.
The park is located to the south of Nottingham city centre near to Nottingham Midland Railway station.
Postcode
NG2 2DW - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Colwick Country Park Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
There is an on site cafe selling a good range of meals and snacks. There is also a seasonal ice cream van.
Dog Walking
The park is a fine place for a dog walk so you'll probably meet other owners on your visit.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the east there's the Radcliffe on Trent Cliff Walk which takes you along an elevated tree lined path above the river. The area also includes the Rockley Memorial Park where you'll find lovely gardens in a peaceful setting.
Just to the north there's several good waymarked trails to be found at Gedling Country Park. There's also some fine views over the city from the high points on the site.
To the south there's Cotgrave Country Park. This park was developed on a former colliery site and includes woodland and wetland trails. The Grantham Canal can also be picked up here and followed to Hickling where there's a fine 18th century canalside pub.
The West Bridgford Walk visits the park by following the Trent Valley Way along the river from the market town. There's a nice riverside pub you could visit here with views over the Trent to Nottingham.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Nottinghamshire Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Car Park at Colwick Country Park
The park was created largely on the site of old gravel extraction workings.
Lake view
In Colwick Country Park, looking towards Colwick Hall
Model boaters - steam and sail. The gentleman on the path has a fine steam-driver cutter on his stand.
Dog Walking in Colwick Country Park
Walled Garden, Colwick Hall. This stands some distance from the Hall, but was presumably the kitchen garden, although it is D-shaped rather than the traditional rectangle.
Great Crested Grebe on the water.