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About Gedling Country Park
The site commands spectacular views of Gedling, and from its highest point there are impressive views across Nottinghamshire and into neighbouring Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.‌ On a clear day you'll be able to see as far as Belvoir Castle and Lincoln Cathedral.

There are multiple paths that weave their way through the woodlands and grasslands that make up the rich flora and fauna within the country park.

It has a rich diversity of wildlife, mining heritage and green credentials along with a network of paths, trails and viewpoints that creates a destination to be proud of.‌
A combination of natural regeneration and restoration work means that wildlife can be found in abundance, including:

  • Birds - as well as common species you'll also be able to spot some rarer species such as short eared owls, skylarks, lapwings.
  • Bats - three different species of bats have been recorded: noctule, common pipistrelle and soprano pipistrelle.
  • Invertebrates - over 250 different species have been noted including the Dingy Skipper butterfly, one of only two sites in Nottinghamshire where this declining species is found.

Further information on the rich wildlife, fauna and flora in the park is available in the WILDLIFE section of this web site.

The following additional pages are available under this ABOUT THE PARK section:

  • Things to See and Do - a list of the exciting walks, the nature trail, children's play area, cycle routes and countryside available
  • Memorial Garden - describes the new Memorial Garden to commemorate the miners who lost their lives at Gedling Colliery
  • How to Get Here - a description of the car and pedestrian entrances to the country park
  • Park Map - a large map of the whole country park area
  • Gallery - a collection of some of our favourite photographs of the country park
  • Park History - a brief history of Gedling Country Park
  • Our Vision for the Future - describes some of the ideas and initiatives for the future
  • Park Byelaws - lists the byelaws published and enforced by Gedling Borough Council within the park