- Attenborough Nature Reserve Walks
Attenborough Nature Reserve Walks
Tufted Duck Trail Information
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Route Type |
Circular Walk |
| Distance |
1.9 Miles |
| Surface and Gradients |
Path surfaces a generally in a good condition and the walk is all on one level. |
| Parking Nearby |
Yes |
| On Bus Routes |
Yes |
| Wheelchair Friendly |
Yes |
| Map |
View Attenborough Nature Reserve Map (.pdf) (960KB) (Opens in a New Window) |
| Extra Information |
N/A |
Tufted Duck Trail Description
The shortest walk takes in some of the most interesting and species rich habitats on the reserve. In spring look out for nesting herons on Tween Pond. In summer, the grassland along the river path is a great place to see and hear up to 8 species of warbler and a number of dragonflies and damselflies. During winter the ponds fill with ducks which spend the winter here.
Skylark Trail Information
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Route Type |
Circular Walk |
| Distance |
2.6 Miles |
| Surface and Gradients |
Path surfaces a generally in a good condition and the walk is all on one level. |
| Parking Nearby |
Yes |
| On Bus Routes |
Yes |
| Wheelchair Friendly |
Yes |
| Map |
View Attenborough Nature Reserve Map (.pdf) (960KB) (Opens in a New Window) |
| Extra Information |
N/A |
Skylark Trail Description
This 2.6 mile walk takes you along the railway line in the direction of Long Eaton, passes Attenborough Sailing club and back along the River Trent. Erewash field provides habitat for breeding skylarks, meadow pipits and grasshopper warblers in spring and summer. In spring and autumn migrating birds can be seen on this route such as whinchat and wheatear. In winter this grassland habitat provides a home for jack snipe, common snipe, stonechat and even short eared owls. This walk takes about an hour at a strolling pace.
Kingfisher Trail Information
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Route Type |
Circular Walk |
| Distance |
3.7 Miles |
| Surface and Gradients |
Path surfaces a generally in a good condition and the walk is all on one level. |
| Parking Nearby |
Yes |
| On Bus Routes |
Yes |
| Wheelchair Friendly |
Yes |
| Map |
View Attenborough Nature Reserve Map (.pdf) (960KB) (Opens in a New Window) |
| Extra Information |
N/A |
Kingfisher Trail Description
The Kingfisher Trail will take you on a journey around the perimeter of the entire Nature Reserve. The Delta sanctuary at the far end of the reserve is one of the largest willow woodlands in the region. Visit the rebuilt Delta hide for views over this special habitat. Look out for all three species of British Woodpecker.