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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Lound

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Nottinghamshire

Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Lound

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Idle Valley Nature Reserve loop from Lound

01:20

12.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

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166 m

Linghurst Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This is an area of old quarrying which was rejuvenated into a series of lakes and wetland area. Now managed by the parish council of Lound it's a small nature reserve.

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443 m

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural

Viewing area just off the Chain Bridge Lane, perfect for birdwatchers, panoramic views of the wetlands in the Northern half of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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806 m

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

"Off-Road" dusty (in summer) gravel road, accessible by car and wide enough to park on. Cuts across the middle of the Nature Reserve giving access to the heart of it.

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1.07 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Riverside Path

Highlight • Natural

Bank side ride of River Idle to Tiln. Grassed hard pan wheel tracks in the summer. Gates to lift over at beginning and end.

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9.14 km

Wooden Bridge Over Fields

Highlight • Bridge

6

9.57 km

Wooden Bridge Over River

Highlight • Bridge

7

11.7 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This reserve consists of a beautiful 450ha network of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is recognised as one of the …

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12.2 km

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

B

12.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

2.65 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

6.29 km

3.16 km

1.95 km

800 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

30°C

17°C

78 %

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