Nearest train station: Beeston
The River Trent dominates a lot of the waterways across the East Midlands region of the UK and naturally, has plenty of wild swimming opportunities across its riverbanks and canal systems.
One spot we’d recommend is located in the Nottingham-adjacent town of Beeston, which lies just 3 miles southeast of Nottingham city centre.
Following the path that runs alongside the River Trent eastward past the Weird Field Recreation Ground will lead you to a hedge-free clearing that allows you to access this canal section of the River Trent with relative ease, as seen in the companion photo on the left.
How to Get to the River Nene at Beeston
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to this wild swimming spot in Nottinghamshire by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
Enter the postcode NG9 1LX into your sat nav, which will take you to the Weir Field Recreation Ground. You should be able to park up nearby.
From here, you can follow the path that runs alongside the River Trent eastward, as if you’re walking in the direction of Nottingham city itself. You will eventually come across a break in the hedgerow on the right where you can enter the water.
By public transport
Beeston station is located only a few hundred metres north of the Weir Field Recreation Ground, which is the gateway to this particular wild swimming spot.
Beeston station is on the Midland Main Line that runs between Nottingham and Leicester.
By bike
This section of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire is largely canal-based, and offers plenty of routes that you can feature into your overall wild swimming trip.
The waterways offer plenty of routes that run along Nottingham and other nearby settlements. Check out this page for some further inspiration.
What else is nearby Beeston at the River Trent?
Following the River Trent in either direction will present you with plenty of other wild swimming opportunities, with the neighbouring countries of Lincolnshire and Derbyshire offering plenty in their own right.