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Perlethorpe cum Budby CP

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Kingston Drive Plantation

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Perlethorpe cum Budby CP

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Kingston Drive Plantation

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Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Kingston Drive Plantation

02:39

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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49 m

Gravel Road Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice picnic spot.

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1.64 km

Ladysmith Plantation

Forest

2.87 km

English Longhorn Cattle on Budby Heath

Highlight • Natural

A real delight to see. The English Longhorn originated from the northern counties of England, it was used as a draught animal and its milk was used for butter and …

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3.03 km

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 'Medusa Oak' is a Sherwood Forest icon, 'she' lives on the northern edge of Birklands forest in the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.
Unlike some of the other trees …

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3.30 km

Major Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.87 km

The Major Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located in the heart of Sherwood Forest, this oak is said to have been the shelter of Robin Hood and his merry men. Voted 'England's Tree of the Year' in …

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5.30 km

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reputed to be the tree at the very heart of the ancient Sherwood Forest, which in its pomp stretched from Nottingham to Worksop. Marking this spot is an oak of …

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7.48 km

Warsop Manor Ancient Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Warsop Manors oldest remaining Oak

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7.76 km

Thynghowe — Viking assembly site

Highlight • Historical Site

On Google Maps, you'll find a reference to Thynghowe, an important Viking gathering place or outdoor object. Unfortunately, there's no signpost there, and the stones aren't very informative either.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.23 km

784 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.32 km

1.61 km

896 m

784 m

435 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Kingston Drive Plantation

Gravel Road Picnic Spot

English Longhorn Cattle on Budby Heath

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest)

Major Oak

The Major Oak

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

Warsop Manor Ancient Oak

Thynghowe — Viking assembly site

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