Nottingham
Robin Hood's city — caves, castle, Sherwood Forest, and a cookery school scene that punches well above its weight. One of England's most underrated city breaks.
Taking your dog to Nottingham
- Dog walks
- 6
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 31
- Nearby towns
- 1
6 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Matlock Bath, 20.3 miles
Colwick Country Park
Colwick, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Colwick Country Park, east Nottingham, is dog-friendly with flat, easy paths around two lakes and Trent riverside frontage. Nottingham City Council confirms dogs are welcome; lake swimming is restricted to organised sessions only. Free parking is available at Racecourse Road and Daleside Road East.
Gedling Country Park
Mapperley/Gedling, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
3 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Gedling Country Park, Mapperley near Nottingham, is a 580-acre former colliery site with a roughly three-mile circular trail. Dogs must be kept on lead within specific dog zones shown on the park's official zone map; off-lead exercise is allowed outside these areas. Suits active dogs wanting varied, open terrain.
Nottingham Arboretum
Nottingham city centre, Nottinghamshire
0.6 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Nottingham Arboretum, close to the city centre, is a small, dog-friendly Victorian park with surfaced, accessible paths. Nottingham City Council confirms dogs are welcome under control. Its compact size, roughly half a mile round, suits a short stroll rather than a long walk. Trams stop close to the entrance.
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