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.

I'm planning on getting my walking boots on this spring - and these are just some of the must-visit beauty spots I will be visiting across Notts

Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 13th Feb 2025, 09:50 GMT
Winter will thankfully soon be behind us for another year and the better weather back with us.

And with that warmer weather I am planning on getting my walking boots on and getting back to nature this spring.

Luckily for those of us who live in Mansfield, Ashfield and wider area there are some great trails to follow and some wonderful scenery – well we are a beautiful tourist county afterall.

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.

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

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

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

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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