RUN CLUBS IN NOTTINGHAM

Popular Routes

• →River Trent Towpath to Holme Pierrepont - 10km level riverside route with boating atmosphere and fast, steady running
• →Wollaton Park Loop (Wollaton Hall) - 5km undulating park circuit around the hall with woodland edges
• →Newark Road to Highfields Park & City Centre Links - 7km mix of urban running and green space with university-adjacent paths
• →Trent Valley Way / Gedling to Netherfield section - 12km longer greenway run through Nottinghamshire countryside
• →Clifton & Colwick Country Park Loop - 8km gravel and park trails near the reservoirs with wide open views
• →Sherwood Pines (near Sherwood Forest) - 14km forest trail run with sandy tracks and shade

Local Tips

• •Join a local club such as Notts AC, Robins Hood Running Club, or smaller community groups—many run weekly from parks and offer social/pace groups.
• •For hill sessions, use the short inclines around the city centre approaches (good for intervals) and then recover back in Wollaton Park or along tram/river corridors.
• •Check the weather before the Trent towpath—fog can roll in and river winds can feel colder in early mornings; a high-vis layer is worth it.
• •Respect footpath etiquette on busy park routes (especially around Wollaton Hall and family areas)—give way to walkers and keep dogs under control.
• •If you’re doing longer trail days, rotate shoes: Nottingham’s parks are mixed surfaces (grass/paths) but nearby trail areas like Sherwood can be sandier/softer and stress different parts of the shoe.
• •Build recovery into your routine with Nottingham staples—after harder efforts, try local post-run carbs and hydration in the cafés around the Park/University areas or along the Sneinton/City Centre food streets.

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