Wollaton Hall and Deer Park – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from Nottingham

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Wollaton Hall and Deer Park – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from Nottingham

Moderate

115

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Wollaton Hall and Deer Park – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from Nottingham

01:24

12.7km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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1.36 km

Wollaton Hall Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Now part of the University the old Wollaton Gatehouse stands in historic contrast to the Modern University buildings opposite both grand statements of their time.

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3.81 km

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A gentle ride and you get to visit Batman’s house

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5.40 km

Sham Bridge (Folly Bridge and Boathouse)

Highlight • Structure

The English Heritage Grade 2 listing cites it as a Boat House but also describes it as a Sham Bridge, built around 1780.

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5.48 km

Wollaton Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

5.74 km

Wollaton Hall Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lake is part of the landscaped parkland at Wollaton Hall. Today it's a nice walk around the edge to look at the water birds.

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5.96 km

Wollaton Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lovely trail looping around the Wollaton Park lake. Perfect for running, hiking or cycling (cyclocross or MTB). Usually filled with wildlife. Nice and shaded under the trees on a hot dat

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6.21 km

Wollaton Park Deer Park

Highlight • Settlement

Wollaton Hall is one of the finest grade 1 listed Elizabethan mansions in the country. The house and parkland were built between 1580 and 1588. It's a museum now, and …

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