We’ve nearly seen winter off for another year and the nights are slowly starting to remain lighter for longer.
It means thoughts can soon turn to sunshine, longer days and getting our shorts on.
It’s a great chance to also dust off the cobwebs and get out an about in our beautiful part of the world.
Really, we’re super lucky with our area having so much beauty, wonderful scenery and some great walking trails to follow.
Here we bring you some great ideas for what to do this spring as we swap the umbrella and coats for suncream and shades. All trails come ourtesy of the alltrails.com website.
Each walk has also been rated for difficulty level by the website along with distance.
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5. Peafield Plantation - Sherwood Forest Fishery
This circular route begins at the car park on Peafield Road and goes through Peafield Plantation to the Sherwood Forest Fishery. The walk goes beside the River Maun. This is a good hike for people of all ages and fitness levels as it is mostly flat. There are nice views along the way in the fields and quiet woods. Rated: Easy Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Sherwood Pines Adventure Cycle Trail (Blue Route) - 10.1km
This is the Robin Hood Adventure Cycle Trail, a blue-graded route that is ideal for the intermediate cycler and those with little off-road experience and is family-friendly. The trail starts from the Sherwood Pines Forest Car Park. Rated: Easy Photo: Sherwood Pines
7. Bilsthorpe and Sherwood Pines (16.4km)
Enjoy this lovely wooded trail as you wind along the tracks through Clipstone Forest where you can take in the scenic paths and keep an eye out for wildlife, including deer, and listen out for birdsong. Rated: Moderate Photo: Google
8. Edwinstowe - Sherwood Forest circular (9.3km)
A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites. Make sure to check out the visitor's centre on your way out as well. Rated: Moderate. Photo: National World