The Anonymous Widower

A New Route To The City Ground, Nottingham

Ipswich Town went to play Nottingham Forest at the City Ground today.

Usually, I walk from Nottingham station using Trent Bridge to cross the Trent.

But today, I decided to use the extended tram route to go to the stop at Meadows Embankment, from where I walked along the river to the ground.

I did cross the Trent once on the Wilford Suspension Bridge that carries utilities over the river, but it is a much more pleasant route, that is less crowded and away from the traffic.

This Google Map allows a comparison of the distances.

Walking To The City Ground

The Wilford Toll Bridge, where the trams cross the Trent, is the westernmost bridge on this map, whilst the Wilford Suspension Bridge is just South of the Nottingham War Memorial.

As an aside the Wilford Toll Bridge, is the only bridge which says it is a toll one, but doesn’t even allow vehicles to cross, let alone charge them for it?

If you are driving to a match at any of the three grounds by Trent Bridge, you can go to the Park and Ride at Clifton South and then get a tram to Meadows Embankment and walk. I think that the Park and Rid could be free if you use the tram.

I walked the obvious route from the tram to the ground, but there may be a shorter route that cuts out the bend in the river or cuts through the houses after crossing the suspension bridge.

Perhaps, Nottingham City Council should signpost the best route!

October 24, 2015 - Posted by AnonW | Sport, Transport/Travel | Football, Nottingham Express Transit, Nottingham Forest, Trams, Walking