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Nottinghamshire

Bestwood Village

Hiking loop from St. Albans

Hiking trails & Routes

Nottinghamshire

Bestwood Village

Hiking loop from St. Albans

Moderate

5.0

(11)

63

hikers

Hiking loop from St. Albans

02:20

8.61km

120m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.34 km

Bestwood Country Park Gatehouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Great accessible trails in Bestwood Country Park. Perfect for an evening run, dog walk or family wander in North Nottinghamshire.

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2

2.68 km

Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House is an unique structure. Commissioned in 1873, it was steam driven and held a national record lifting speed of 30mph.

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3

5.29 km

Bestwood Country Park Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Bestwood Country Park offers 650 acres of landscape to explore, criss-crossed with bridleways (shared with cyclists and horses) and footpaths.

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4

6.12 km

Bestwood Country Park Colliery and Woodland Walk

Highlight • Forest

beautiful walk between the trees and open areas. a few little hills to keep fit and enjoy a nice stroll.

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

1.76 km

1.13 km

387 m

127 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.11 km

1.36 km

1.15 km

966 m

387 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

4°C

50 %

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