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United Kingdom
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Nottinghamshire
Newark And Sherwood
Edwinstowe

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
Newark And Sherwood
Edwinstowe

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

Moderate

4.5

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177

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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

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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.
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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

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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

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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

1.19 km

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Monday 13 July

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Comments

June 19, 2026,UK, England: Sherwood Forest
I think almost everyone knows the story of Robin Hood. Without this thought, Sherwood Forest is actually just a beautiful forest with ancient oak trees. The Major Oak lived for approx. 1000 years.

In the 1200s, commonly regarded as the time of Robin Hood, Sherwood covered about 100,000 hectares, which was a fifth of the entire county of Nottinghamshire. The …

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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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