Newark Ramblers

Robin Hood’s Way through the forest!

Newark Ramblers have now walked all 106 miles of the Robin Hood Way. We have meandered around the county from Nottingham Castle to Edwinstowe, through forest, field and parkland, finding many wonderful heritage sites. This month’s walk takes in parts of the Way in Sherwood Forest to make an easy 6 mile circular walk.

The walk starts at Edwinstowe Jubilee Park/ Skatepark. Head towards the playground and turn right along the narrow track to a gap in the hedge. Go left down the lane then take a track to the right at the bend before you reach the bridge crossing the River Maun. Follow this track ( river on your left), until you come to a bridleway. Turn right here and walk up to the road (A 6075). On the way, notice Archway House – this is a private residence now but was built by the Duke of Portland as a gatehouse to his estate. Cross the road and follow the footpath on the other side. At the fork go sharp right and wander through the fascinating trees – some very strange shapes have developed. Go straight across the first path junction and turn right at the second. You are now on a section of the Way leading to the Major Oak. Do not be diverted, just keep going straight ahead till you reach the famous tree. There are information signs and benches here if you want to pause. Then follow the signs to the Visitor Centre: you may want to pause here as well! On leaving the Visitor Centre retrace your steps but do NOT turn right at the junction of paths with signs to Major Oak and other tracks. Instead keep straight on and follow the path which is right on the edge of the forest. Eventually you will come to a wooden sign pointing towards Edwinstowe: turn left here and take the farm track through fields to the road. Again, turn left towards Edwinstowe. Just past the Edwinstowe sign you will see a path back to the skate park on the right.