The
Nottingham
Canal at Awsworth is a pleasant local canal
side walk, around ten / twelve minutes drive by car, but not accessible
by public transport. Well worth an inclusion in these pages.
From M1 Junction 26, take the
A610 to leave at the Awsworth / Ikea slip road. Follow the Awsworth by
pass for approximately one mile and look for the sign / car park on right.
There is a small free car park, but care must be
taken not to leave valuables on display in this slightly isolated location.
Although this stretch of the canal is now unfortunately closed to boat traffic it is
well maintained as a Nature Reserve and for use by the local fishing
club. Towpath and footpaths are also well maintained and there are short
circular walks signposted in both directions.
A very pleasant walk in
the country with not far to drive - hardly further than the hustle,
bustle and parking headache that is Ikea!
If you're lucky
you will spot the occasional blue flash of a kingfisher, or water voles
here
