Surrounded by nature, it's as if we've been dropped in the middle of the countryside. Yet we're only half a mile away from a busy retail park, four lanes of constant traffic, and a sprawling residential area.
We've come to Attenborough Nature Reserve, a green oasis just down the road from McDonalds, TK Maxx and Poundland at Chilwell Retail Park, off the A6005 Nottingham Road between Long Eaton and Beeston. Whether you're a birdwatcher, exercising the dogs, out to capture a perfect sunset or simply enjoying an amble with scenic views, it ticks each and every box.
If you want more than a stroll around the reserve, there's a choice of riverside walks as you approach the Trent. One direction will lead you to Beeston Marina, the other to Trent Lock.
