Robin Hood Way Nottinghamshire

Key Route Details:Distance: Approx. 107 miles / 172 km.
Start/End: Nottingham Castle to Edwinstowe Church.
Duration: Generally walked in 7–10 days.
Key Locations: Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Park, Beauvale Priory, Sherwood Forest, Major Oak, Clumber Park, and Southwell Minster.
Terrain: Lowland trails, forestry tracks, and countryside paths.

The Leen is the western boundary of Sherwood Forest

It’s now possible to walk the western boundary of Sherwood Forest. The river Leen

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Walking the River Leen.

The Leen is a key western boundary of Sherwood Forest from the Trent to Papplewick

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A very happy May Day for tomorrow. A perfect day to get out and explore part at least of the Robin Hood Way

Robin Hood became intrinsically linked to May Day festivities in England, especially during the Tudor era when he evolved from a mere folk outlaw into a symbol of spring, liberty, and the "man in green". The May Games often featured plays, archery contests, and dances with characters like the May Queen, representing the spirit of the season.

Maid Marian was often cast as the Queen of May, becoming inseparable from the Robin Hood legend during these celebrations, with the pair frequently serving as central figures in the festivities.

It is probable that Robin Hood first met Marian in the May games. There was even a royal May-game for Henry VIII in 1516, when two hundred men from the King’s guard, dressed in green and under the leadership of a ‘Robin Hood’, led the King and Queen to an arbour erected in the wood beneath Shooters Hill, where they feasted with wine and venison.

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Can’t beat a bluebells ramble

A bluebell evening walk Join us as we explore the woodlands around Whaley Thorns to see the bluebells.If you would like to join this walk we prefer that you please book a place by emailing [email protected]

Not far

Hartington and Crowdecote Starting in Hartington Market Square and heading to Crowdecote, the walk takes in Carder Low and Pilsbury Castle before crossing the River Dove into Staffordshire. Crossing farmland, Sheen Hill and Sheen Village before returning to Hartington. There are g

Popped into the Welbeck Estate

Located on the borders of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, the estate walks are an ideal starting point for walkers wanting to discover the Robin Hood Way. Welbeck is one of the great historic country estates, set within 15,000 acres of forest and rolling hills in North Nottinghamshire.

It has a great Welbeck Farm Shop and Cafe.

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