Nature Spaces

Nature spaces – which is your favourite?

Most residents know about Rushcliffe Country Park and its wonderful range of things for all the family to do. But did you know that there are over thirty other green sites in Rushcliffe, with huge biodiversity, from water voles and otters to barn owls and Grizzled Skipper butterflies.

To find out more about these nature spaces please see our leaflet 'Nature in Rushcliffe', click here to view this online

We want to hear from you about which nature spaces you enjoy spending time in – vote for your favourite site in the borough

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* 1. After visiting the Nature Spaces in Rushcliffe, choose your favorite (other than Rushcliffe Country Park) below:

BINGHAM LINEAR WALK (SK705389) - A 2½ km disused railway track that has been taken over by wildlife. Woodland and grassland habitats can be found supporting wildflowers and butterflies. The main entrance is on Nottingham Road, Bingham. Owned and managed by Bingham Town Council.

BUNNY OLD WOOD (SK579283) - An ancient deciduous woodland with animal and flower interest. Managed by Notts Wildlife Trust.

COLLINGTON COMMON (SK577365) - An area of amenity grassland converted to a wildflower meadow, near Rushcliffe Arena. Owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

COTGRAVE COUNTRY PARK (SK648365) - Developed on part of the old colliery, includes planted woodlands, grasslands, ponds and a restored section of the Grantham Canal. Owned by Nottinghamshire County Council.

DEWBERRY HILL (SK653388) Heath and wood, in an open space above Radcliffe-on-Trent. Access is by the public footpath surrounding the site. Managed by Radcliffe-on-Trent Parish Council.

GOTHAM NATURE RESERVE (SK532308) - Flower rich pasture and scrub. Access is from the track next to the Gotham British Legion Club. Managed by Gotham Parish Council.

GOTHAM RAILWAY WALK (SK533303) - The disused gypsum mine railway has now become a delightful walkway maintained and owned by Gotham Parish Council.

GRANTHAM CANAL (SK611369) - This disused canal runs from the River Trent near Lady Bay Bridge through to Grantham. Most of the canal has had the towpath restored and can be walked or cycled along. Many parts are important for a wide range of wildlife.

GRESHAM MARSH (SK574373) - An area of pasture and marshland owned by the Environment Agency off Wilford Lane. Parking may be available at Gresham Sports Pavilion or on Gresham Park Road.

HOLME PIERREPONT COUNTRY PARK (SK609387) - A 270-acre country park, dominated by a watersports lake, but surrounded by areas of woodland, small pools and grassland. Part of the National Water Sports Centre.

KEYWORTH MEADOW (SK613290) - A grassland and wetland site with good flowers and wildlife. Access is off Lings Lane. Owned by Keyworth Parish Council.

LANGAR VILLAGE POND (SK724345) - A traditional village pond adjacent to the Unicorns Head Public House.

LARGE GREEN and LITTLE GREEN, Car Colston (SK718426) - Areas of traditional common land within the village. Access is via roads and public footpaths.

LILY PONDS, Radcliffe-on-Trent (SK648402) - An area of ponds and meadow below the river cliffs.

MANOR FARM ANIMAL CENTRE & DONKEY SANCTUARY, East Leake (SK559256) - Nearly 100 acres of farmland incuding wild flower meadow, lake, reed beds, woodland and willow coppice. There is a charge for entry. Phone 01509 852525 for details.

MEADOW PARK, East Leake (SK551266) - A pasture and meadow bordering Kingston Brook.

NATURESCAPE VISITOR CENTRE, Langar (SK731341) - 44 acres of commercial wildflower beds, hedgerows, demonstration gardens, meadows, pond and marsh and wildflower sales.

ORSTON MILLENIUM GREEN, Orston (SK764410) - Meadows, woodland and streamside.

RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT RIVER CLIFFS (SK648400) - A walk following the top of the river cliffs. Mostly tarmac and flat. Access from Rockley Memorial Park, Park Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent.

SHARPHILL WOOD, Edwalton (SK586349) - A mature mixed deciduous woodland with plant and wildlife interest. The site can be accessed from public footpaths from Landmere Lane, Peveril Drive and Old Lane, adjacent to Wilford Cemetery. Owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

SHELDON FIELD (SK686372) - Off Main Street, Cropwell Butler – sports field surrounded by a large area of grassland and woodland habitat.

SKYLARKS NATURE RESERVE, Holme Pierrepont (SK619390) - A complex of former gravel pits that have been transformed into an attractive reserve with much to see year round. A wetland site with a good range of plants and birds and other wetland species. Owned by Notts Wildlife Trust.

SPRINGDALE WOOD East Bridgford (SK699427) - A new native woodland planted on farmland in 1999, off Springdale Lane. Managed by Friends of Springdale Wood.

SUTTON BONINGTON DIAMOND WOOD (SK499242) - 71 acres of new woodland planted for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee adjacent to the River Soar, owned by The University of Nottingham.

SUTTON BONINGTON MEADOW AND SPINNEY (SK500248) - A 10 acre site containing grassland, woodland, a dyke and a pond. Ridge and Furrow is also prominent. Adjacent to the River Soar. Owned by Sutton Bonington Parish Council.

THE HOOK / TRENT FIELD, Ladybay (SK593386) - Meadow and recreational area alongside River Trent. Owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

THE GREEN LINE, West Bridgford (SK587364) - An attractive stretch of urban disused railway, vegetated by scrub and grassland. From Boundary Road to Melton Road. Owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

UPPER SAXONDALE COMMUNITY NATURE RESERVE (SK699388) - An area of woodland and wildflower meadow. Owned by Upper Saxondale Resident Association.

WILFORD CLAYPIT SSSI (SK568356) - Disused clay-pit which has developed into important base-rich grassland, scrub and marsh communities. Managed by Notts Wildlife Trust.

WILLOUGHBY WOOD (SK643254) - 6 acres of young woodland near Willoughby on the Wolds, part of the Woodland Trust's ‘Woods on your Doorstep’ scheme. Owned by the Woodland Trust.

WILWELL FARM CUTTING SSSI (SK568352) - A site between Ruddington and Wilford incorporating woodland, scrub and some of the best neutral grassland and marsh remaining in Nottinghamshire. Managed by Notts Wildlife Trust.

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* 2. Please help us understand why you selected the answer above:

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* 3. Do you have any comments to make about Rushcliffe's Nature Spaces

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* 4. To help us identify your local area, please can you tell us your postcode:

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* 5. What is your age?

less than 18

18 to 44

45 to 64

65 or older

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* 6. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 7. Have you visited these sites with family or friends?

Yes

If you would like to know more about how we manage the Nature Spaces in Rushcliffe please visit our website at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/natureconservation