Nottinghamshire

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.

6 walks31 pubs & cafes

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Taking your dog to Nottingham

Dog walks: 6
Dog-friendly pubs & cafes: 31
Nearest vet: 0.3 miles
Nearby towns: 1

Walks from NottinghamSee all 6 walks

Walk · Parkland

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.

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Walk · Parkland

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.

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Walk · Woodland/Forest

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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