Directions to Attenborough Nature Centre
Walking / Cycling
The Reserve and Centre are easily
accessible on foot and by bicycle. Many visitors choose to arrive along
the excellent riverside path routes (from either end) and then up Barton Lane.
Cycling is permitted on these routes but not on all paths around the reserve.
The reserve can be accessed from Trent Valley Greenways click on the link below
to download the Cycling in Derbyshire Map.
By Bus
Trent Barton Bus Service Rainbow 5 between Nottingham Broadmarsh and Derby Bus Station runs regularly throughout the day (every 10 minutes or so). Attenborough is approximately 30 minutes bus ride from both Nottingham and Derby. Alight at West Point Shopping Centre and walk the 500m along Barton Lane.
Trent Barton buses Interactive Map
By Train
Attenborough Station is 5 minutes walk from the reserve with a further 10 minutes to the Visitor Centre. There are approximately 15 trains per day make the 10 minute trip from Nottingham.
Link to National Rail Enquiries
By Car
The Reserve is situated just off the A6005 between
Beeston and Long Eaton. Turn on to Barton Lane off the A6005 at McDonalds following the
brown tourist signs. The Car Park is situated at the bottom of Barton Lane.
[Location Map]
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Public Transport and Road information in Nottinghamshire
Distance by Road
| From | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nottingham City Centre | 6 miles |
| Junction 25 of the M1 | 3.5 miles |
| Ilkeston | 7 miles |
| Derby | 11 miles |
| Loughborough | 16 miles |
| Melton | 23 miles |
| Newark | 28 miles |
| Leicester | 30 miles |
| Grantham | 32 miles |
| Lincoln | 47 miles |
