Trent Valley Way

OnTrent is working with a large range of organisations to develop the Trent Valley Way, a long distance walking route along the Trent Valley.

Description of the route
The route starts in the uplands of the Staffordshire Moorlands then passes through the pastoral and industrial landscapes of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The path through Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire meanders across the wide floodplain passing quarries and arable farmland before reaching the Humber Estuary in North Lincolnshire. It goes through the urban areas of Stoke, Burton, Nottingham, Newark, Gainsborough and Scunthorpe.

The Trent Valley Way is predominantly a walking route; in the more densely populated areas it is often suitable for a range of users as well as walkers. The path weaves its way down the valley crossing the floodplain, sometimes close to the river, occasionally on higher ground giving views across the valley, then sometimes on the tow path of the Trent and Mersey canal.

The route links a whole range of sites of interest including nature reserves, wetlands, recreation areas, country parks and historic villages. There are many other walks and trails linked to the route.

Feasibility Report

A feasibility report completed earlier this year confirms that the walk is a viable walking route, and that it includes an interesting range of sites along the Trent. The report suggests the walk is likely to be most popular with local residents and visitors for short walks rather than long distance walkers. To view or download the report please click below. 

Main report

Appendices

List of works

OnTrent would like to acknowledge the support of EMDA Waterway Fund, Natural England and The Environment Agency for supporting the development of the Trent Valley Way.

Maps of the route

Maps of the suggested route are available to view or download. Please click words underlined below. 

There are currently two routes;

The Interim route (orange) - all currently accessible

The preferred long term route (red) - some not currently accessible.

There are circular routes suggested in places, marked in pink.

Map 1 Biddulph to Stoke (478KB)

Map 2 Stoke to Stone (362KB)

Map 3 Stone to Great Haywood (429KB)

Map 4 Great Haywood to Handsacre (484KB)

Map 5 Kings Bromley to Barton under Needwood (435KB)

Map 6 Alrewas to Burton (425KB)

Map 7 Burton to Barrow (513KB)

Map 8 Barrow to Sawley (518KB)

Map 9 Sawley to Nottingham (348KB)

Map 10 Nottingham to East Bridgford (331KB)

Map 11 East Bridgford to Kelham (39KB)

Map 12 Newark to South Clifton (364KB)

Map 13 South Clifton to Gainsborough (354KB)

Map 14 Gainsborough to Owston Ferry (345KB)

Map 15 East Butterwick to Alkborough (382KB)

If you would like to speak to someone directly about the walk then please contact either;

Ruth Needham, OnTrent Project Manager Job Share (Tues/Weds/Fri am)

ontrent@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

Julie Wozniczka, OnTrent Project Manager Job Share (Mon/Thurs/Fri pm)
j.wozniczka@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

or phone either of us on 01889 880110.