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Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Broxtowe
Beeston

Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

Easy

5.0

(28)

150

hikers

Attenborough Nature Reserve – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Long Eaton

01:26

5.66km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

878 m

Conneries Pond, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

One of the large ponds that are part of the Attenborough Nature Reserve. These pits used to be gravel quarries until they became a nature reserve in 1966. They are now nationally important for the birds that use this site.

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2

1.81 km

Erewash Wetland Field

Highlight • Natural

Rough wetland scrub area edged by the River Earwash.

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3

2.65 km

Greenaway Trail Bridge

Highlight • Other

Open again now

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4

3.33 km

Good quality tow path to save riding on the roads. Can get busy with walkers, runners and other cyclists, specially at the weekend.

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5

3.33 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The Attenborough Reserve was opened in 1966. It's a well visited and nationally important nature reserve, home to over 250 species of bird. It's one of the best sites in the UK to see Kingfishers and is also home to the rarer Bitton and Otter.

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6

4.21 km

Kingfisher Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to bird watch

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7

4.74 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

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There is information, maps and a small café here. There are also picnic areas and many ducks.

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5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

1.94 km

920 m

450 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

1.74 km

780 m

390 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

30 %

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