Walking Britain Edwinstowe, Sherwood Forest & Major Oak circular
Introduction to Walk 2429
County/Area - Nottinghamshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.9 miles / 9.6 km
Ascent - 250 feet / 76 metres
Time - 3 hours 10 minutes
Grade - easy
A Nottinghamshire walk that provides an easy circuit through Sherwood Forest. The route uses woodland paths and tracks, including a section of the Robin Hood Way, passing the ancient Major Oak towards the end of the walk. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 270 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 270 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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0.5 miles / 0.8 km away
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Length - 5.9 miles / 9.6 km
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Rolleston & Morton from Fiskerton
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Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km
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Chesterfield Canal and Anston Brook from Kiveton
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.2 miles / 16.6 km
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Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
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Greasley & Moorgreen Reservoir from Eastwood
Grade - easy
Length - 5.9 miles / 9.6 km
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Morthen & Upper Whiston from Ulley
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 8.8 miles / 14.3 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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