Church Pond, Attenborough – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Attenborough

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Church Pond, Attenborough – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Attenborough

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Church Pond, Attenborough – Attenborough Nature Reserve loop from Attenborough

02:30

9.92km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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398 m

St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

Highlight • Historical Site

Do ensure when you visit the nature reserve you take this route up to the church. Brilliant spot in fron of the church where when the water is still you can get a cracking mirror image photo in the lake.

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700 m

Church Pond, Attenborough

Highlight • Lake

Church Pond is overlooked by the spire of St. Mary's church in Attenborough.

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1.29 km

Conneries Pond, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

One of the large ponds that are part of the Attenborough Nature Reserve. These pits used to be gravel quarries until they became a nature reserve in 1966. They are now nationally important for the birds that use this site.

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2.22 km

Erewash Wetland Field

Highlight • Natural

Rough wetland scrub area edged by the River Earwash.

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3.17 km

Viewpoint

4.18 km

Spring Lakes Aqua Park

Highlight • Rest Area

AQUA PARK

WAKEBOARDING

OPEN WATER SWIMMING

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5.86 km

River Trent at East Lake, Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Trent Valley Way is a 108 mile (174 km) long distance path following the course of the river. This section follows one of the banks through the Attenborough Nature Reserve alongside East Lake.

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7.67 km

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The Attenborough Reserve was opened in 1966. It's a well visited and nationally important nature reserve, home to over 250 species of bird. It's one of the best sites in …

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8.56 km