Sherwood Pines Trail Centre – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Ravenshead

Sherwood Pines Trail Centre – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Ravenshead

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Sherwood Pines Trail Centre – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Ravenshead

02:23

37.3km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.8 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.32 km

Brackendale

Forest

10.6 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Much quieter away from visitor centre.

Tip by

17.5 km

Over the Top Trail

Highlight • Forest

Great mountain bike ride

Tip by

18.7 km

Sherwood Pines Trail Centre

Highlight • MTB Park

Trail centre featuring a cafe, toilets, visitor centre, bike shop and Go Ape!

Check out more at forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/cycling-and-mountain-biking-trails-sherwood-pines

Tip by

18.7 km

Start of Robin Hood Cycle Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Now named the "Robin Hood" Adventure Trail with brand new first couple of miles derived from the old Kitchener Trail very last section, in reverse.

Tip by

19.9 km

Kitchener's Rocky Drop

Highlight • MTB Park

Small rocky drop with alternative routes to avoid. Nothing to worry about, can look more than it is as you approach at speed around the corner for the first time.

Tip by

20.8 km

Death Valley Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

A section that starts out quite mild and fast flowing that all of a sudden turns into technical switchbacks with choices of which route to take... good for a bit of mate racing.

Tip by

23.1 km

Clipstone Forest

Forest

23.5 km

Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines

Highlight • Trail

Also known as the Viking Trail, this is a fairly family-friendly trail that skirts around the edge of the forest. It's not overly technical but you do need decent grip …

Tip by

24.5 km

Old Railway Bridge, Sherwood Pines

Highlight • Bridge

"Back Door" entry point to join the Sherwood Pines Red or Blue Trails from Vicar Water Country Park & the Maun Valley

Tip by

37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

6.72 km

4.59 km

1.72 km

548 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

12.1 km

6.55 km

2.09 km

523 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

5°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 29, 2024,Ravenshead to Sherwood Pines Gravel Ride to do the new Blue Route.

The new Blue Route is very good & varied. Perfectly dry & suitable for a Gravel Bike.
In the Winter Months though, I would choose my Mountain Bike to do it on.

October 6, 2024,Ravenshead to Sherwood Pines Blue Route new bike test.

Proper test of my new Gravel Bike.
I honestly have to say its the best bike i have ever ridden. Superb both on & off road. Very comfortable, fast & confidence inspiring on the rough stuff.
I was sceptical about the front suspension but it works fantastically.
Where have you been all my life.
Canyon Grizl CF8 SL Trail. 10/10