Walking routes in Nottingham

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We have a number of walking routes that can help you discover your local area, landmarks and heritage, whilst keeping physically active from your doorstep.

Use the map below to browse for local walks near you or download a printable map and guide. Click or tap on an icon on the map below. For the latest information and travel and transport during the Coronavirus pandemic visit: Coronavirus.

You can find an accessible list of the walking routes shown below on the following pages:

About walking in Nottingham

Explore the cobbled streets of the Lace Market or Castle area or take a stroll in one of Nottingham’s 32 green flag award-winning parks.

Walking is a great way to see some of Nottingham’s hidden secrets. Significant developments in recent years has dramatically changed Nottingham to be a pedestrian friendly city.

You can walk from Lister Gate in the south to intu Victoria Centre in the north without crossing any major roads. As part of the Broadmarsh regeneration the goal is to extend this pedestrian area southwards connecting the Station with the rest of the city centre.

Step To It

Work in the city and need to stretch your legs at lunch time? Our handy step guide will give you a rough idea of distances between key city centre locations and how you can increase your daily step count.

	Castle	Railway Station	intu Victoria Centre	Motorpoint Arena	Royal Centre	Lace Market	Old Market Square
Nottingham Castle	0	1200	1200	1600	1000	1400	800
Railway Station	1200	0	1200	1000	1400	1000	1200
intu Victoria Centre	1200	1200	0	1000	200	800	600
Motorpoint Arena	1600	1000	1000	0	1200	1000	1000
Royal Centre	1000	1400	200	1200	0	1000	400
Lace Market	1400	1000	800	1000	1000	0	800
Old Market Square	1200	1200	600	1000	400	800	0

Walking to work

Help is at hand for businesses based in Nottingham to support active travel through the council’s Workplace Travel Service. Find out more about the activities and grants available.