The Secret Meadow

Walking & Hiking Routes Nearby There are lots of walking routes, parks and nature reserves to choose from in Stapleford and the local area. Both the river and the canal can be accessed by foot from Meadow View itself (as long as you don’t mind the cows). ‘The Erewash Cycle Trail’ has a path that runs from Ilkeston all the way down to Long Eaton. Up and down the trail merges with other walking routes available. If you want to go further a field and explore here are some walks in the area you may want to try. Wollaton Hall Deer Park & Gardens 16th Century, English renaissance style mansion housing natural history museum, set on 500 acres parkland is an ideal location for walking and hiking with lots to see. Herds of deer roam the parkland area which is home to all kinds of different habitats which includes grassland, wetland and woodland. You can explore the Wollaton park trails as well as the Wollaton Formal Gardens which are located at the back of the Hall depending on what you would like to see. Angling In The Local Area There are some fantastic places to go fishing in Nottinghamshire. Many people will be familiar the River Trent, this is one of the top rivers for angling in the country but there is also canals, rivers and fisheries near by. The River Erewash and Canal is easily accessible from where Meadow View Glamping is positioned. It is literally on the doorstep of the path that leads to the river and canal close by. Nottingham has a huge choice of river banks, towpaths, lakes, ponds and a huge choice of commercial fisheries. If that isn’t enough there is even more access to fishing further afield.