Bramcote Ridge
How To Get There
Approaching from the West - from junction 25 of the M1, follow the A52 towards Nottingham. Go straight on at the first two traffic islands, eventually passing Bramcote Hills Leisure Centre on the left. Continue along the three-lane dual carriageway for approximately ¼ mile, and turn left at the first traffic light junction - this is Thoresby Road. Please read the note below concerning parking.
Approaching from the East - leave Nottingham on the A52 heading towards Derby. Go straight on at both traffic islands, and continue along the dual carriageway. After approximately one mile, just after the Total petrol station, take the first right turn (traffic lights) onto Thoresby Road. Please read the note below concerning parking.
Wheelchair access is available from the top of Sandy Lane, where a 400 metre (440 yard) surfaced path has been installed. - this leads gradually to the highest point on the Ridge - from where there are extensive views over western Nottingham.
Please Note there is no formal car park, but limited parking is available on residential roads at, or near to, the numerous access points - the map below shows their locations.
Parking on Thoresby Road will restrict traffic flow and is therefore not recommended.
The immediate area is covered by both OS Landranger Sheet 129 and Explorer Sheet 260.
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