Beloved by locals as a famous ‘meeting place’, Nottingham’s Left Lion is one of two stone lions situated either side of the steps leading to the front entrance of the Council House.

The left one is affectionately known as Leo and the right is known as Oscar.

The two regal figures were sculpted by Joseph Else, principal of the Nottingham School of Art.

The lions, like the Council House, have become etched in the psyche of local people who will probably have clambered over them as children and used them as a meeting point with friends and ‘dates’ in adulthood.

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1. Central Nottingham & the canal loop from the station

3.36km

00:53

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Meadow Lane Lock – St Mary's Church, Nottingham loop from Lace Market

7.97km

02:03

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. St Mary's Church, Nottingham – Theatre Royal Nottingham loop from Nottingham

6.18km

01:37

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Nottingham, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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The Left Lion, Nottingham Council House

1. Central Nottingham & the canal loop from the station

2. Meadow Lane Lock – St Mary's Church, Nottingham loop from Lace Market

3. St Mary's Church, Nottingham – Theatre Royal Nottingham loop from Nottingham

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