Here's 20 of the best country walks you can try over the Bank Holiday weekend around North Nottinghamshire area - including walks in Edwinstowe, Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest and Pleasley Vale
Another Bank Holiday weekend is upon us and we are all ready to make the most of some time off work.
And with more sunshine and longer days now with us, it’s a great chance to explore the area once again and enjoy the fresh air.
The Mansfield and Ashfield area is blessed with some great trails to follow and some wonderful scenery.
Here we bring you some great ideas to inspire you on your treks around the area, courtesy of the alltrails.com website.
Each walk has also been rated for difficulty level by the website, along with distance and estimated time.
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Here we bring you some great ideas to inspire you on your treks around the area, courtesy of the alltrails.com website.
17. Thieves Wood and Harlow Wood Circular (7.2km)
Enjoy winding along this family friendly route through the farmlands and trees of Thieves Wood and Harlow Wood where you can spot wildlife or extend your day out with a picnic. Take care on the rougher sections of this trail, especially in wetter weather. Rated: Moderate Photo: Googe
Begin this walk at the Swallows and walk along Sherwood Street briefly before finding the dirt road that takes you past Blakely Lane Campsite. You will be on dirt paths for most of this route. You will be close to Sherwood Forest, which offers more pretty trails to explore, including mountain biking trails. Rated: Moderate Photo: Gemma Chiverton
This is a wonderful circular route beginning in Mansfield Woodhouse that takes you along the banks of the River Meden and through Meden Trail Nature Reserve. This route is relatively flat and suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Rated: Moderate. Photo: Pawel Burzynski
Enjoy winding through Poulter Country Park along this family friendly trail taking in the wildflowers in the meadows and the wildlife in the woodlands and along the edge of the water. Rated: Moderate. Photo: Hollie Pentelow