Silverhill Country Park & The Testing For Gas Statue From Teversal

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Silverhill Country Park & The Testing For Gas Statue From Teversal

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As one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, this walk through Silverhill country park and upto the ‘testing for gas’ statue is a great option for anyone who’s looking for an easy walk with something a little different to see.

Woodland trail through Silverhill country park

Swan and signets swimming on the pond at Silverhill country park

What to expect

The paths and trails through the park are very good and easy to follow, there are many different routes you can take here depending on the distance and elevation you’re looking for. Head straight to the ponds on the lower path or the higher route will take you to the statue gibing you great views across the Nottinghamshire countryside.

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This route joins on to the Phoenix Greenways trail which is a multi user path and will take you for miles all around Nottinghamshire and into Derbyshire.

Footpath and wildflowers on Silverhill Country Park

Picnic benches by the ponds at Silver hill country park

Getting there & parking

Park at the main Silverhill Country Park car park – NG17 3JL. It’s a free car park and there’s space for about 20 cars here. There is more on street parking outside it is full when you visit, although its unlikely to be.

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🅿️Where do we park?

You'll find free parking at the start of the walk. Postcode for sat nav: NG17 3JL.

🚻Are there toilets?

No, there aren't any on this route.

🐕Can I bring the dog?

Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk.

🥾What underfoot?

Expect woodland paths underfoot.

The route

We left the car park and headed up the hill before taking the path to the left, this looped around and upto the statue. From here we continued right back down the hill before turning left at the bottom towards the ponds, we headed back along this same track after a quick cuppa on one of the picnic benches.

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Testing for gas statue at Silverhill country park

Tips & what to bring

This is the perfect spot for a dog walk or picnic with many picnic benches placed around the ponds.

Eat & drink nearby

Hardwick Inn is a short drive down the road, if you want more choices the town of Mansfield and the Designer Outlet village are both about 10 minutes away, by car.

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