A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites, is one of many you can try this weekend.A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites, is one of many you can try this weekend.
A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites, is one of many you can try this weekend.

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.
Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill
Published 26th Mar 2024, 10:45 BST
Updated 2nd May 2024, 12:25 BST

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.

Let us know your favourite walks and why via our social media channels.

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Rated: Moderate

1. Rufford Country Park (3.2km)

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Rated: Moderate Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire

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Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Rated: Moderate.

2. Sherwood Pines Rangers Path Route (7.6km)

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Rated: Moderate. Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire

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This circular walk takes you through the network of trails within Sherwood Pines. There are hundreds of different routes and trails to keep things interesting. This is a great area to mountain bike, trail run or just stroll. Rated: Moderate

3. Sherwood Circular (10km)

This circular walk takes you through the network of trails within Sherwood Pines. There are hundreds of different routes and trails to keep things interesting. This is a great area to mountain bike, trail run or just stroll. Rated: Moderate Photo: Google

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Enjoy winding through Sherwood Forest which once was a royal hunting ground. Here you can see the ancient oak trees including the famous Major Oak with its legendary link to Robin Hood. While the path is relatively gentle, there are some rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions when the paths become muddy. Rated: Moderate

4. Sherwood Forest and Broad Drive (6.9km)

Enjoy winding through Sherwood Forest which once was a royal hunting ground. Here you can see the ancient oak trees including the famous Major Oak with its legendary link to Robin Hood. While the path is relatively gentle, there are some rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions when the paths become muddy. Rated: Moderate Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire

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