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Sherwood Forest Wildwood Trail to the Major Oak — Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

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Sherwood Forest Wildwood Trail to the Major Oak — Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.5

(40)

172

hikers

Sherwood Forest Wildwood Trail to the Major Oak — Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

02:05

7.96km

60m

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: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

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917 m

Robin Hood and Little John Statue

Highlight • Monument

The fight between Robin Hood and Kleine Jan is beautifully portrayed here.

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2.88 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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5.41 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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6.06 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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6.75 km

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitors Centre for the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.
Parking and amenities for walks through the 37 acres (15 ha) of public access forestland surrounding the Major Oak. Be aware that parking is not free.

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7.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

2.54 km

1.53 km

1.02 km

279 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

20 %

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Trail Reviews

Sebastian

August 17, 2022, Robin Hood Runde

Short notice cancellation. What to do? Sherwood Forest, good idea😀 No Robin Hood found a 1000 year old oak, many ancient trees, peace, good air and at the end of the tour even 2 unicorns😉

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Sherwood Forest Wildwood Trail to the Major Oak — Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

Robin Hood and Little John Statue

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest)

The Major Oak

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

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