Straws Bridge
Straws Bridge
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jill1958
Derby, UK121 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We are regular visitors to this wildlife oasis , however we find the constant barking from the near by kennels is ruining our visits more and more often. Last weekend, early May it was nothing short of bedlam , regarding the dog barking . We appreciate this is a business but it sounded like 20 dogs were out barking all at once . It took us just over an hour and a half to do our usual walk during which we could hear the dogs barking at all times. My sympathy to anyone to has to live near this kennel ... it must be difficult to sell a house in the area , unless all viewing are done in the dead of night .
Written May 8, 2021
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Nov 2020
Straws Bridge free car park is often busy so get there early to go for a walk around the water and then further afield, beautiful surrounding always busy with diucks and swans and today for our 1st re-lockdown walk a perfect starting and ending place.
Written November 7, 2020
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MarieJanes
Ilkeston, UK280 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
This man-made lake known to locals as "Swan Lake" is a great place to walk your dog, or take a young child to feed the many ducks, geese, swans, grebes and coots that reside on the lake. There is also a few picnic tables and benches around it, but I'd only advise eating there if you don't mind being mobbed by over confident swans!!! If you take your bikes down, you can go up the ramp on the far side of the lake and take a left and follow the cycle route all the way down to Shipley Country Park without ever needing to come off the path and is a lovely ride past some more lakes. If you take a right instead, it is good for younger children with bikes or scooters as it takes you through Kirk Hallam and Stanton, along the canal and down to the crossroads at Sandiacre. This path is very flat so any unconfident riders will be put at ease. You will share the path with dog walkers and other cyclists as it is a very popular and pretty route. It is free to park your car at Straws Bridge.
Written August 3, 2014
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
On our way to Nottingham stopped here to feed the birds, they were eager and plenty of them, easily parked up and spent a pleasant time with a short walk.
Written March 19, 2019
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
May 2020
Straw's bridge has free parking, plenty of swans and ducks to watch and a lovely few trials to explore, well worth a wander.
Written May 17, 2020
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johnhp702
Derby, UK20,135 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Enjoyable walk around the pond then along the Nutbrook Trail to Shipley Park, easy walking paths, lovely on a warm sunny day.
Written June 24, 2016
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johnhp702
Derby, UK20,135 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Straws Bridge is a nature reserve situated on the A609 on the border of West Hallam and Ilkeston. Walk around the lakes or watch the numerous birds feeding it is a very calming place. There are picnic tables and plenty of car parking space available.
Written April 9, 2014
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,691 contributions
Feb 2021
Another visit to Straws Bridge, get their early to park as its often busy and a very popular place for a great walk and to watch the swans.
Written May 26, 2021
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Byngley & Bratford
Honolulu, HI2 contributions
Feb 2020
Go to the Natwest Hole instead- the hole may be smaller than the one here that makes the Straws Bridge, but what it lacks in diameter it makes up for in fame.
Written February 22, 2020
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Arry
United Kingdom26 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Straws bridge known locally as "Swan Lake" is a very quaint area and has a nice walk around the main lake, you can follow it around and walk up towards the old American Adventure theme park alternatively you can jump on a bike as it has cracking access to the national cycle route or you can just sit in your car and feed the ducks, wonderful little place.
Written October 2, 2017
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Is the actual strawbridge still standing if it is the one you go under on the nutbook trail
Written October 15, 2019
Hi
So far as I know, the original straw bridge isn't still there. You're right in thinking access now is going on or next to the Nutbrook trail. Brilliant walking area!.
Hope this helps!
Written October 15, 2019
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