https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/interesting-places-in-sherwood-forest/2026-01-13T20:56:06+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2026/01/14/carburton-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/welbecklakesm2.jpgWelbeck Great LakeThe Great Lake stretches all the way to the Welbeck Abbey.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bentick-lodgesm2.jpgBentick Lodge CarburtonThe Bentick Lodge opposite the Memorial.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bentickmemorial1sm2.jpgBentick Memorial 1 CarburtonThe Memorial is a raptor view point - a good place to see Honey Buzzard.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/carburtonoldschooltearoomsm2.jpgCarburton Old School Tea RoomThe Old School, now a tea room, on the corner of Limetree Avenue.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/carburtonlodgesm2.jpgCarburton Lodge Clumber ParkThe Carburton Lodge entrance to Clumber Park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/carburtonforgelake1sm2.jpgCarburton Forge LakeCarburton Forge Lake, this provided water power for the 17th/18th century forge.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bentickmemorial2sm2.jpgBentick Memorial 2 CarburtonThe Bentick Memorial overlooking Welbeck's Great Lake.2026-01-13T13:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/cuckney-norton-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton-welbecklimetree-avesm2.jpgNorton-WelbeckLimetree AveSmThe magnificent Lime Tree Avenue that Cuckney Route 4 follows past the Welbeck Abbey Deer Park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nortonwelbeckgatelodgesm2.jpgNortonWelbeckGateLodgeSmThe lodge and impressive gates to Welbeck Abbey which can be seen from the Robin Hood Way - Cuckney Route 4 follows this part of the Way.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nortonplayareasm2.jpgNortonPlayareaSmNorton's small but well looked after play area. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cuckneyplayfields12.jpgCuckney playing fieldThe excellent Cuckney Parish Council Playing Fields, well worth a visit if you have children.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton1s2.jpgNorton Main Street 1One of the first houses on Main Street going into Norton from Cuckneyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton6s2.jpgNorton Main StreetThe rest of Main Street, Nortonhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton5s2.jpgNorton, Main StreetThe view the other way along Main Street, Nortonhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton3s2.jpgNorton Village signNorton's village sign at the junction of Main Street and Lime Tree Avenuehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/norton2s2.jpgNorton, Main Street 2Main Street, Nortonhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nortonsouthcarrlodges2.jpgNorton South Carr LodgeSouth Carr Lodge, Infield Lane on the lane to Holbeck2026-01-13T13:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/heart-of-sherwood-forest-information-guide/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/heartofsherwood400x357.pngHeartOfSherwood400x357https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2010kj7jpgsmall.jpgKing John's Palace ruins, Kings Clipstone, Sherwood ForestThe ruins of King John's Palace, Kings Clipstone2026-01-13T10:27:19+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2015/12/03/new-link-in-the-heart-of-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/alders-ollerton-roundabout.pngAlders Ollerton roundabout2026-01-05T09:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/03/self-catering-holiday-cottages-sherwood-forest/2019-01-14T16:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/sherwood-forest-walks-centre/2018-03-13T20:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/short-walks-in-sherwood-forest-less-than-4-miles/2018-03-13T19:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/kings-clipstone-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2008-08ducks1.jpg2008 Ducks Main Road Kings ClipstoneOne way to slow the traffic down - 2008.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kechapelpath2006-09jpg.jpgSt Edwins Chapel pathThe path to St Edwins Chapel is a typical path in the forest, quiet and easy to walk.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcwarsop-windmill-shop-1.jpgWarsop Windmill shop Bygone days - the tourist stop at Warsop Windmill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcwarsop-windmill-crossing-1945.jpgWarsop Windmill crossing 1945Another old photo-Kings Wood at Warsop Windmill - note the strange road markings.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kctimeteam.jpgKing John's PalaceTimeTeam visitTime Team investigates King John's Palace (2011).https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcst-edwins-cross.jpgSt Edwins Cross, Kings ClipstoneSt Edwins Cross erected 100 years ago on what is thought to be the site of the hermitage and chapel.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcspa-ponds.jpgThe Spa PondsThe Spa Ponds on the western boundary of the royal hunting park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcparliamentoak7.jpgParliament Oak Peafield Lane Kings ClipstoneThe Parliament Oak, one of the orginal boundary oaks for the Clipstone Royal Hunting Park and the oldest tree in Sherwood Forest. Under its spreading branches.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcold-barnside-cottages2006-08.jpgBarnside cottages, Squires Lane, Kings ClipstoneOld Barn Cottages, Squires Lane in 2010.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kcold-barn-cottages-1945.jpgOld Barn Cottages in 1945, Squires Lane, Kings ClipstoneOld Barn Cottage and the former village smithy in 1945.2018-03-13T19:51:07+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-tourist-attractions/places-to-visit-for-everyone/2018-03-10T22:36:07+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/08/clipstone-park-water-meadows-the-flood-dykes/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-bulldozer.jpgClipstone Park water meadows BulldozerAn attempt on Eastfield Farm in the late 1960s to repair the carriers after mining subsidence went wrong! https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-sluice.jpgClipstone Park water meadows sluiceThe surviving parts of the sluice at Cavendish Lodge - now the Sherwood Forest Holiday Park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-shuttle-stones.jpgClipstone Park water meadows shuttle stonesThe carrier and shuttle stones - boards could be slid into the iron channels to send the water across the meadow. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-map.jpgClipstone Park water meadows mapSanderson Map 1835 showing the Flood Dykes - the meadows are coloured greenhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-flood-dyke-path.jpgClipstone Park water meadows flood dyke pathThe Flood Dyke bridleway, Mansfield Woodhousehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-diag2.jpgClipstone Park water meadows diag2The sheep dung and urine supplied nutrients for the corn. The sewage form masnfield fertised the grass.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-diag.jpgClipstone Park water meadows diagThe sluices, carriers, shuttle stones and boards were used to control the water flow on the meadowshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clipstone-park-water-meadows-tractors.jpgClipstone Park water meadows TractorsTractors brought in to pull the bulldozer free also got stuck2018-03-10T08:05:11+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/thieves-wood-harlow-wood-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bird-stone.jpgBird StoneThe Bird Stone is found in the middle of Thieves Wood.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tabletop-treesm.jpgTabletop TreeThe Table Top Tree (hawthorn) where Rickets Lane meets the A60. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sheppard-stone.jpgSheppard stoneThe Sheppard Stone in Harlow Wood marking the spot of athe murder of Bessie Sheppard in 1817. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rodinhoodtrail2sm.jpgRodin Hood Trail 2The Tale of Robin Hood and Friar Tuck's first encounter.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rodinhoodtrail1sm.jpgRodin Hood Trail 1The Robin Hood Trail feature near Fountain Dale. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fountaindale-moat.jpgFountaindale moatThe small stream which is called Rainworth Water rises near Thieves Wood and ouses eastward. This is one of the pools on the stream which is called Rainworth Water. There are a number of 'Waters' which all tend to dry up in the summer.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/thieves-wood-robin-hood-1.jpgThieves Wood, Sherwood ForestOne of the many plantation tracks in Thieves Wood. 2018-03-08T11:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/oxton-epperstone-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonmainst1sm.jpgOxton Main StreetOxton Main Street with the church in the background.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonpetrolpump2sm.jpgOxton old forgeThe old forgehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/epperstone-villahe-notts-lewis-46.jpgold photo of Epperstone Epperstone before 1920https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonwaterln2sm.jpgOxton Water Lane'Oxton Dumble' flows along Water Lane in the village. Dumble is a local name for a stream.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonsandylnford1sm.jpgOxton Sandy Lane fordThe ford on Sandy Lanehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonpetrolpump1sm.jpgOxton 'Listed' Petrol PumpThe 'listed' petrol pump on Forest Road with the old forge in the background.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonmainst4sm.jpgOxton Main Street 4The entrance on Main Street to Oxton church.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonmainst2-posm.jpgOxton Main Street POOxton Post Office, Main Street https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonforestrdoppblindlnsm.jpgOxton Forest Road from Blind LaneThe old sign at the junction of Forest Road, Main Street and Blind Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/oxtonblindlnsm.jpgOxton Blind LaneBlind Lane, Oxton2018-03-08T11:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/linby-papplewick-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/papplewick1sm.jpgMain Street, PapplewickThe cottage at the northen end of the village - taken from the lane to the church.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/papplewick6sm.jpgPapplewick sluice gateA restored sluice gate the old mill channelhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/papplewick4sm.jpgPapplewick High StreetHigh Street, Papplewick.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/papplewickchurch4sm.jpgPapplewick Church YewThe magnificent Yew tree in Papplewick churchyardhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/linbylanestreamsm.jpgLinby Lane StreamThe stream runs to Papplewick down Linby Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/linbyparishmapsm.jpgLinby Parish MapLinby's informative parish map in the centre of the village.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/linbybottomcrosssm.jpgLinby Bottom CrossThe Bottom Cross with the stream emerging from its base.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/linby-churchsm.jpgLinby ChurchLike Papplewick, Linby's church on Chruch Lane is small. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pappleqwick-castle-mill-farm.jpgPappleqwick castle-mill-farm-Papplewick Castle Mill, on the road to Linby, has a mock castle embellishments.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/papplewick-hall.jpgPapplewick HallPapplewick Hall2018-03-08T10:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/newstead-abbey-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/abbey-lodgesm1.jpgAbbey LodgeSmThe Lodge acorss the lake.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/abbey1sm1.jpgAbbey1SmThe Abbey ruins and house, ancestral seat of the Lord Byronshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/abbey5sm1.jpgAbbey5SMThe magnificent west face of the ruins.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newstead-abbey-inside1.jpgNewstead abbey inside1Another of the rooms.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newstead-abbey-inside2.jpgNewstead abbey inside2Inside the house - the study.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newstead-abbey-yew.jpgNewstead abbey yewThe yew walkhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newstead-abbey-japanese-garden.jpgNewstead abbey japanese gardenJust a bit of the Japanese gardenhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boatswainmonument1.jpgBoatswainmonumentThe inscription on the monument.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newsteadjapaneseg2.jpgnewsteadJapaneseG2One of the decorative scultures in the Japanese garden.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newsteadbyrons-dog.jpgNewsteadByrons dogMonument to Boatswain, Lord Byron's dog2018-03-08T10:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/farnsfield-newstead-ravenshead-photos-walks-history/2018-03-08T10:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/calverton-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/calverton-st-wilfred.jpgCalverton St WilfredCalverton St Winfred's Church with its unusual reinforcing brackets.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/calverton_main_st_19101.jpgCalverton Main St 1910Calverton Main Street about 1910.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/faireybattlemk1.jpgFairey Battle Mk1 memorialThe memorial for a plane crash that killed Polish airmen during the Second World War.2018-03-08T10:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/05/blidworth-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/church_blidworth_stm-e1336390059226.jpgBlidworth Parish ChurchBlidworth Church 2009https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blidworth-2.jpgBlidworth Saxon Church remainsThe remains of the Saxon church.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rainworth-l-lakesm.jpgRainworth L lakeRainworth L Lake, local fishery and SSSI between Blidworth and Rainworth. Rainworth Water which feeds it is one of several local 'Waters' that often dry up in the summer or during periods of low rainfall.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/p1020151.jpgOld well, Garden of RememberanceThe plaque states that the garden is dedicated ot the memory of Cyril Edge DSM who died in 2002 aged 82. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gardenremberancesm.jpgGarden RememberanceThe Garden of Remembrance.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blidworthdruid_stone.jpgBlidworth Druid StoneThe Druid Stone near the church. A large glacial erratic dropped on the terminal moraine.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blidworthold.jpgBlidworth(old)Part of the original farming village on top of the hill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blidworth-on-ridge.jpgBlidworth on RidgeSited a large glacial terminal moraine old Blidworth has a unique location in the Forest. This photo was taken half way up the hill from Blidworth Bottoms.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sgtmajorcarey.jpgSGT Major CareyThe informtaion board marking Sergeant Major Carey 2018-03-08T10:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/bestwood-country-park/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bestwood_lodge.jpgBestwood_LodgeBestwood Lodge in its heydayhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bestwoodlodgehotel.jpgbestwoodlodgeHotelBestwood Lodge - now an hotelhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bestwoodcountrypark.jpgBestwoodCountryParkBestwood Country Parkhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bestwoodpit.jpgBestwood PitThe old winding house and pit head of Bestwood Colliery.2018-03-08T10:21:27+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/04/28/worksop-guide-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/worksoppriory4sm.jpgWorksop Priory 4The north face of Worksop Priory. Built 900 year ago, most of the Priory was torn down after the Reformation, with only yhe gatehouse and church surviving.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/worksopsalarmysm.jpgWorksop Salvation ArmyThe striking Salvation Army building on Newcastle Avenuehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksop-chesterfieldcanal3.jpgWorksop Chesterfield canal 3Priorswell Road canal bridge with its 'luxury duck house' https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksopvicjubterr.jpgWorksop Victoria Jubilee Terrace, Newcastle AveJubilee Terrace, Newcastle Avenue with their interesting relief of Queen Victoria.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksopwestgatesm.jpgWorksop West GateThe small park at the top of West Gate, Worksophttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksoppotterstrs1.jpgWorksop Potter StreetPotter Street, Worksop with some fine old buildings https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worsopplaygroundsm.jpgWorksop PlaygroundThe water play area in the Memorial Gardens, Worksophttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksopmemorialgrds3sm1.jpgWorksop Memorial Gardens 3Another view of Worksop Memorial Gardens.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/worksopmemorialgrds2sm1.jpgWorksop Memorial Gardens 2The Memorial Gardens framing a lovely view of Worksop Prioryhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/prioryschsm1.jpgPriory School The old Priory School buildng2018-03-08T10:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/welbeck-abbey-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck-estate12.jpgWelbeck estateThe corner of the Stableblock and other buildingshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck-stable-courtyard12.jpgWelbeck stable courtyardThe Stableblock courtyard.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck-aerial22.jpgWelbeck aerial2Welbeck Abbey from the airhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck-abbey-lake2.jpgWelbeck Abbey & lakeA recent photo of the house and lakehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck17882.jpgwelbeck17881788 sketch of Welbeck Abbeyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck2.jpgwelbeckWelbeck Abbey about 1907https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/welbeck-abbey-1900s2.jpgWelbeck Abbey 1900'sWelbeck Abbey about 19002018-03-08T10:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/thoresby-perlethorpe-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/institutesignsmall22.jpgPerlethorpe Institute SignThe sign outside the Perlethorpe Village Institute.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/giantredwoodsmall-e13402218379032.jpgGiant Redwoods ThoresbyThe permissive path(red topped posts) takes you through the avenue of 'young' Giant Redwood trees. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbyhall3small2.jpgThoresby Hall 3The Hall has a very ornate roof line.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbymeden1small2.jpgRiver Meden ThoresbyThe bridge across the River Meden near the cricket ground. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/perlethorpeestatecottages12.jpgPerlethorpe Estate cottagesThe attractive Estate Cottages in Perlethorpehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbystables4small2.jpgThoresby Stables 4The bistro in the courtyard, Thoresbyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbystables3small2.jpgThoresby Stables 3The former coach house.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbystables2small2.jpgThoresby Stables 2The imposing entrance to the stable courtyardhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbyhall6small2.jpgThoresby Hall 6Thoresby Hall from the cricket pitch. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thoresbyhall5small2.jpgThoresby Hall 5The 'pulpit' at the corner of the gardens.2018-03-08T10:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/holbeck-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/holbeckgreensm.jpgHolbeck's Village FieldHolbeck's Village Field near the A60https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck5s2.jpgHolbeck5sHolbecks's main road https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck8-churchs2.jpgHolbeck churchThe church framed by the entrance archway. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck7-churchs2.jpgHolbeck church lych gateSt Winifred's, Holbeck with its very unusual lych gate.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck6s2.jpgHolbeck Lime trees aveThe pollared Lime Tree Avenue outside the church.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck1s2.jpgHolbeck church top lych gateThe top entrance from Holbeck to the church walk.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck14-churchs2.jpgHolbeck churchyard entranceThe intricate wrought iron gate framed by the archway. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck13-churchs2.jpgHolbeck churchyardThe churchyard is extremely well looked after.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeck11-churchs2.jpgHolbeck church south endThe southern end of the St Winfred'shttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holbeckwoodhouse1s2.jpgHolbeck WoodhouseApproaching Holbeck Woodhouse from Norton.2018-03-08T10:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/creswell-crags-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/creswell-crags-blasting1.jpgcreswell-crags-blastingThe caves are checked for damage during blasting at the nearby limestone quarry.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/creswell-crags-museum.jpgcreswell-crags-museumCreswell Crags museum and visitor centre - museum has a facinating display about the Stone Age.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/creswell-crags-gorge-lake.jpgCreswell-crags-gorge-lakeCreswell Crags gorge and lake. There is an easy walk walk round the lake past the caves.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cresswell-crags-caves.jpgCresswell-crags-cavesThe caves on the northern side Creswell Crags.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/creswell-crags-picnic-area.jpgCreswell-crags-picnic-areaCreswell Crags picnic site and play area.2018-03-08T09:51:28+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/clumber-park-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clumber-bridgesm2.jpgClumber BridgeCarburton Bridge near the top of the lake was built sometime between 1762 and 1774 when it appeared on Chapman's map.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hardwickvillage1sm2.jpgHardwick Village, Clumber ParkHardwick Village, laid out in 1854 as a model village for estate workers, has a wide range of fine buildings. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hardwickfordsm2.jpgHardwick Ford ClumberThe ford in Hardwick.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hardwickfarm3sm2.jpgHardwick Farm ClumberHardwick Farm from the path along the top of the dam.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hardwickfarm1sm2.jpgHardwick Farm ClumberPart of the Hardwick Farm. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hardwickfalls2sm2.jpgHardwick Falls ClumberThe outfall from the lake taken from the Hardwick ford. The bright green elver ladder can be seen on the right hand side.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clumberoldtreessm2-e1520330005924.jpgClumber Old TreesClumber Park - magnificent old trees near the Church.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clumberlake2sm2.jpgClumber Lake 2The spur caused by mining subsidence at the Hardwick end of the Lake. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clumberlake1sm2.jpgClumber Lake 1The view up the lake from Hardwick bridge.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clumbercricketpav1sm2.jpgClumber Cricket PavilionThe Cricket Ground and its unusual pavilion - match day and the ground keepers hard at work.2018-03-08T09:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/04/28/bothamsall-haughton-walesby-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/haughton_chapel12.jpgHaughton_Chapel1The remains of Haughton Chapel.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/haughton-print2.jpghaughton-printA print of Haughton Manor.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walesbychurchinst-oldforgesm2.jpgWalesby Church Inst-Old ForgeThe Old Forge - now the Church Institutehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walesbychurch2sm2.jpgWalesby ChurchWalesby Church, another of the small Dukeries churchs.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walesby-1sm2.jpgWalesbyBrake Road Walesby leading to Whitewater Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/whitewatersm2.jpgWhitewaterThe heathland next to the bridleway.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bothamsall2sm2.jpgBothamsall western endThe western entrance to Bothamsall.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bsallcastle2sm2.jpgBothamsall Castle moundThe castle mound to the west of the village.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bothamsallwindpumpsm2.jpgBothamsall WindpumpA very rare site, the wind pump on Church Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bothamsall-oilsm2.jpgBothamsall oilfield - nodding donkeyOn the Bothamsall to Clumber road, Nottinghamshire's last oil well .The 'Nodding Donkey' pumps the oil into the tank for collection.2018-03-08T09:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/eakring-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringbacklnsm.jpgEakring Back LaneBack Lane https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakring-sikeylanesm.jpgEakring Sikey LaneSikey Lane is one of the village's green lanes.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringsavillearms-mainstsm.jpgEakring Saville Arms Main StreetThe Savile Arms at the top of Main Street.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringmompesson2sm.jpgEakring Mompesson CrossThe inscription on Mompesson's Cross.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringmompesson1sm.jpgEakring MompessonMompesson's Cross.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringmainstsm.jpgEakring Main StreetLooking down Main Street.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringkirklingtonrd2sm.jpgEakring Kirklington Road 2More of Kirklington Road.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringkirklingtonrd1sm.jpgEakring Kirklington RoadKirklington Road.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringchurchsm.jpgEakring ChurchSt Andrew's Churchhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eakringchurchln1sm.jpgEakring Church LaneThe view down Church Lane, Eakring2018-03-08T09:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/wellow-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowolderedlionsm1.jpgWellow Olde Red LionThe Olde Red Lion overlooking the maypole.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowmaypolegreensm1.jpgWellow Maypole GreenThe rest of the Green.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowmaypolesm1.jpgWellow MaypoleThe latest incarnation of Wellow's famous maypole. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowmilleniumgrdnsm1.jpgWellow Millenium GardenNewark Road looking towards the Durham Ox.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellownewarkrdsm1.jpgWellow Newark RoadNewark Road looking towards the Durham Ox.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowgreensm1.jpgWellow Green Running up from the Dam is the largest part of the Greens with the village cricket pitch and the old village smithy.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wellowstepssmall-e1341340723188.jpgWellow old rail line stepsThe 142 steps at the old railway cutting on the footpath to Rufford Mill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowchurchsm.jpgWellow St Swithins ChurchThe Village Church (St Swithins) on Potter Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowplyingfieldsm.jpgWellow Playing fieldThe very attractive village playing field.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wellowdarklnsouth2sm.jpgWellow Dark Lane South 2The lane deserves it name in places. In mediaeval times this little gorge acted as two sides of the villages defenses.2018-03-08T09:17:45+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/vicar-water-country-park-clipstone-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/clipstone.jpgClipstoneThe country park is just behind the shops in Clipstone.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p10300801.jpgVicar Water CP - view across to Robin Hood Hill, Oxton from the hill topRobin Hood Hill, Oxton 6 miles away.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rumbles.jpgRumbles, Vicar Water CPVisitor Centre (Rumbles Restaurant) and the childrens play area.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030081.jpgNorth from the top of Ann Bowers Hill, Vicar Water CPView northwards from Ann Bowers Hill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030070.jpgClipstone Village - hills of DerbyshireClipstone Village and the hills of Derbyshire in the distance(right)https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030069.jpgVicar Water CP direction boardThe direction board at the summit of the hill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030057.jpgVicar Water CP wild flowers on the hillIt is a steep climb to the top but the hill is covered in wildflowers in the spring and early summer.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030051.jpgVicar Pond from hillLooking down on Vicar Pond from Ann Bowers Hill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/headstocks.jpgClipstone HeadstocksThe eastern end of Vicar pond with the listed headstocks in the background. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/vicarpond.jpgVicar PondVicar Pond from the lake side car park.2018-03-08T09:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/sherwood-pines-forest-park-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/the-lawns.jpgThe Lawns Sherwood PinesThe Lawns are large open areas just right ofr games.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/robinhoodshideaway.jpgRobin Hood's Hideaway Sherwood PinesRobin Hood's Hideawayhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/spider.jpgspider Sherwood PinesThe spiders web https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mushrooms-and-boardwalk.jpgMushrooms and boardwalk Sherwood PinesMushroom houses with the boardwalk on the righthttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sherwood_pines.jpgSherwood_Pines tall treesIt can be very atmospheric under the tall pines.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/husky-dog-racing.jpgHusky dog racing, Sherwood PinesThere is a husky dog racing track in the far south of the park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fallow-deer.jpgFallow deer, Sherwood PinesFallow deer can be seen in the quiet parts of the forest, especially at dawn & dusk. Wild fallow deer are dark brown to blend in with the tree trunks and shadows. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bikes.jpgbikes Sherwood PinesSherwood Pines is famous for its range of bike tracts.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/coach-road-tuxford.jpgCoach Road to Tuxford, Sherwood PinesThe old Mansfield to Tuxford coach road in autumn.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/whetstone2m.jpgWhetstone Hill Sherwood PinesThe 18th century the coach road that ran from Mansfield to the Great North Road at Tuxford. Robin Hood's Whetstone is just beyond the heathland on the right. 2018-03-08T09:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/rufford-park-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordmill1sm1.jpgRufford MillRufford Mill across the lake.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordgds1sm1.jpgRufford Gardens 1More of the gardens.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordgds2sm1.jpgRufford Gardens 2The childrens play village in the arboretum.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordgds3sm1.jpgRufford Gardens 3The walk way leading away from the children's play village.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rufford-ford.jpgRufford FordNot to be missed, the ford at Rufford Mill.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordabbey1sm.jpgRufford Abbey 1The stately home's main entrance. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordorangerysm.jpgRufford OrangeryThe 'Orangery' from the gardens. The hand in the foreground is one of the many scultures in the garden.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordjacobeansm.jpgRufford Abbey surviving Jacobean wingThe surviving Jacobean wing of the househttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordgatessm.jpgRufford Abbey's Magnificent GatesRufford Abbey's magnificent gateshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ruffordarboretumsm.jpgRufford Abbey ArboretumThe arboretum. 2018-03-08T09:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/19/pleasley-vale-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/pleasleywoodflowerssmall.jpgPleasley Wood flower meadowThe Pleasley Park wood has a fantastic display of spring flowers followed by the early summer flowers in the meadow area in the middle. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalerow2sm2.jpgPleasley Vale Bottom RowBottom Row Cottageshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/uppermillssmall.jpgPleasley Vale Upper MilllThe Upper Mills (Mills 1 & 2)https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/millhousesmall.jpgPleasley Vale Mill HouselThe mill house overlooks the lower mill pond.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalelodge1.jpgPleasley Vale Western LodgeThe listed Western Lodge.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalecycletracksm1.jpgPleasley Vale Cycle TrackThe cycle trail along the former Tibshelf to Pleasley railway line above the valley.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalegardenerscottsm1.jpgPleasley Vale Gardeners CottageGardener's Cottage at the western entrance to the Mills complex.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalelowermillsm1.jpgPleasley Vale Lower MillThe lower mill (mill 3) and its millpond. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030238small.jpgPleasely Vale workshoplWorkshop, Pleasley Vale, Sherwood Foresthttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pleasleyvalerow1sm.jpgPleasley Vale Top RowTop Row Cottages2018-03-08T09:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/ollerton-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonbrwaysm1.jpgOllerton BridlewayThe bridleway to Whitewater at the side of the River Maun.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonmrktplsm1.jpgOllerton Market PlaceMachins the butchers on Market Place.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonchurchsm1.jpgOllerton ChurchOllerton Parish Churchhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonsnootyfoxsm1.jpgOllerton Snooty FoxThe Snooty Fox on Main Street - it has a riverside seat and table area.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonstationrd1sm1.jpgOllerton Station Road 1Station Road at the Market Place end.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollfishlakes1.jpgOllerton Fishing LakesThe fishing ponds on the brideway to Whitewater and Boughton Brake. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonmill3sm.jpgOllerton Mill 3The sluice gates for the overflow on the mill channel.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonmill2sm.jpgOllerton Mill 2Ollerton Water Mill from the Snooty Fox.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonmill1sm.jpgOllerton Mill 1The Memorial Garden, mill race and River Maun from the Snooty Fox seating area.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ollertonhoppolesm.jpgOllerton Hop Pole coaching innThe Hop Pole built as an important coaching inn. Hop growing was an important activity in the village. 2018-03-08T09:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/warsop-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/warsopmillsmall1.jpgWarsop MillChurch Warsop Mill and its mill pond in the Carrs.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/warsopcarrssmall.jpgWarsop CarrsThe Carrs, Warsop - the residents swans plus 9 cygnets.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/warsophighstsmall.jpgWarsop High StreetMarket Warsop High Street (in front and to the left) at its junction Burns Lane & Church Street https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/warsophighstrsmall.jpgWarsop High Street 2The top end of High Street.2018-03-08T09:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/sherwood-forest-country-park-edwinstowe-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/highstreet2.jpgEdwinstowe High Street 2High Street from the top end.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/church-lane-corner.jpgChurch Lane corner, EdwinstoweThe old cottages on Church Lane corner.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rh-and-mm-statue.jpgRobin Hood and Maid Marion statue WEdwinstoweThe Maid Marion and Robin Hood statue on the High Street outside the library .https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030153.jpgSt Marys EdwinstoweSt Marys Church, Edwinstowehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/p1030148.jpgEdwinstowe Village HallEdwinstowe Village Hall on Mansfield Road.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/major-oak.jpgMajor OakThe Major Oak - 2012https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/highstreet1.jpgEdwinstowe High StreetLooking up High Street, a busy little shopping street.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/church-lane.jpgEdwinstowe Church LaneLooking down Church Lane from Forest Corner.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rivermaun.jpgRiver Maun EdwinstoweThe River Maun https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/old-oaks-birklandsnov1.jpgOld Oaks Birklands November 2007The Nature reserve has about 1000 ancient Oaks. The dead one are as important for wildlife as the live ones.2018-03-08T09:08:26+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/sookholme-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chapeldonkeyssmall1.jpgSookholme Chapel - donkeysThe donkeys waiting in the wings for the Nativity play.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sookholmechapelsmall.jpgSookholme ChapelThe hamlet has a very small chapel (St Augustine) on Sookholme Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sookholme4small.jpgSookholme very old river bridgeHammersmith Bridge at Sookholme Moor carries Sookholme Lane over the Meden.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sookholme3small.jpgSookholme LaneCottage on Sookholme Lane https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sookholme2small.jpgSookholme Lane - farm buildingsFormer farm on Sookholme Lane.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sookholmesmall.jpgSookholme 2Another former farm converted to houses. This one opposite the junction of Bath Lane with Longster Lane. 2018-03-08T08:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/100-best-walks-in-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kings-clipstone-woodland-path.jpgKings Clipstone woodland pathAutumn trees along a woodland path in Kings Clipstone2018-03-07T08:33:30+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/great-sherwood-forest-cycling-routes/2018-03-07T08:31:20+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/17/sherwood-forest-longer-cycle-routes/2018-03-07T08:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/17/sherwood-forest-short-cycle-routes/2018-03-07T08:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-south-map/2018-03-06T12:43:09+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/other-places-outside-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/stream-at-nether-langwith-98661.jpgJug & Glass on the green at Nether LangwithThe Jug & Glass by the tream at Nether Langwith on the way to Bolsover.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/southwell.jpgSouthwellSouthwell Minsterhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/800px-bolsover_castle.jpg800px-Bolsover_CastleBolsover Castle on its high escarpment.2018-03-06T09:41:54+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/horse-riding-in-sherwood-forest/2018-03-05T16:43:54+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/17/sherwood-forest-ancient-trees/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/parl-oak-1790.jpgParl Oak 1790Parliament Oak in the 18th century - the deer park boundary (pale) runs right through it. Prior to 1650 there was an almost conitnuous line of large number of oak trees forming the boundary. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kjp-rooke-deerpaleb.jpgKJP Rooke deerpaleBA Hayman Rooke sketch of Kings Clipstone. The oak tree is still there on Gorsethorpe Lane. Where are the rest of the trees? The areas iron forges requires a lot of 'cordwood' for fuel.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oaksoldbirkl012006-08s.jpgOaksOldBirkl012006-08sA large group of ancient oaks near the Edwinstowe boundary of Birklands.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/squires-ln-bound-oaksmall.jpgSquires Ln Bound OaksmallAnother of the surviving Clipstone Deer Park boundary oaks, this one on Squires Lane. Kings Clipstone. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/clipstone-old-quarter1.jpgClipstone Old Quarter1Clipstone Old Quarter contains many of the ancient oaks.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/greendale-oak1.jpgGreendale OakThe Green Dale Oak circa 1790 - To win a bet the Duke of Portland had an opening big enough to allow a small carraige to drive through.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/clipstone-old-quarter3.jpgClipstone Old Quarter3More of the ancient oaks in Clipstone Old Quarterhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/major-1885small.jpgMAJOR 1885smallThe Major Oak 1885https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/major-oak-c19001.jpgMajor Oak c1900Major Oak in 1900 - a tinted postcard, the original photo would not have been coloured, these colours were added during printing. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/major-oak-c19101.jpgMajor Oak c1910Major Oak about 1910 - notice the seat for the 'tree guardian' who charged tourists wanting to go inside or have their picture taken.2018-03-05T10:53:35+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/19/the-best-wildlife-websites-for-sherwood-forest/2018-03-05T10:43:07+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/03/sherwood-forest-bed-and-breakfast/2018-03-05T10:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/03/sherwood-forest-cabin-lodge-holiday-village/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sherwood-pines-cabins.jpgSherwood Pines cabinsLog cabins in Sherwood Pines2018-03-05T09:16:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/03/sherwood-forest-camping-caravan-sites/2018-03-05T09:06:56+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-tourist-attractions/things-for-families-to-do/2018-03-05T08:57:51+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-legends-robin-hood-outlaws/2018-03-05T07:57:48+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-tourist-attractions/activity-centres-in-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/woodland-quad-trek-at-adrenalin-jungle-2.jpgWoodland Quad trek at Adrenalin Jungle (2)Woodland Quad trek at Adrenalin Jungle2018-01-11T17:10:23+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/05/10/long-walks-in-sherwood-forest-8-14-miles/2015-12-04T18:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2015/09/15/major-changes-at-the-heart-of-sherwood-forest/2015-09-18T21:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/short-walks-in-sherwood-forest/2015-05-21T19:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/15/sherwood-forest-walks-dukeries-clumber-park/2015-05-21T19:49:23+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/sherwood-forest-walks-south/2015-05-21T19:46:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2013/05/11/sherwood-forest-major-new-cycle-route-open/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bilsthorpe4s.jpgBilsthorpe4sSign post Southwell Trail and National Cycle Route 6 Sherwood Pineshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bilsthorpe1s.jpgBilsthorpe1sThe new safe route to Bilsthorpe. 2013-05-11T18:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/trail-guides/2013-02-25T14:10:35+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-dukeries-history-trail/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/front-cover-e1358104631647.jpgDukeries History Trail routeThe Dukeries History Trail route https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/places-key.jpgDukeries History Trail places2013-01-13T19:35:47+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/11/14/brief-history-of-sherwood-forest/2012-11-14T16:51:33+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/history-of-sherwood-forest/2012-11-14T16:48:38+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/brief-history-royal-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/king-john-hunting.jpgKing John HuntingMedieval Picture of King John hunting2012-11-14T14:13:48+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/10/18/sherwood-pines-clipstone-heath-forest-war-time-role/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clipstone-camp-huts.jpgclipstone-camp-hutshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/army-camp.jpgArmy campLayout of the camp and closest trenches and firing rangeshttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clipstone-camp-trench.jpgClipstone Camp TrenchManchester circular trenchhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clipstone-camp1914-18small.jpgClipstone camp1914-18small2012-11-10T15:36:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/longer-walks-in-sherwood-forest-6-to-8-miles/2012-11-10T13:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/17/sherwood-forest-bridleway-network/2012-11-08T12:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/14/budby-hazel-gap-thynghowe-history-photos-walks/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budbywindows2.jpgBudby windowsAn original pattern of the very distinctive windows used in the village.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budby5s2.jpgBudby 5Further up the main side street leading to Budby Forest Southhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budby11s2.jpgBudby river MedenThe River Meden and the willow carr (wet woodland) after very heavy rain.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budby8s2.jpgBudby 8The Victorian pillar box on the village street is an unusual survivor from 1868https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budby6s2.jpgBudby 6Budby's only side streethttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/budby9s2.jpgBudby 9The War memorial on the village green. In the backgound are some of the houses built for Thoresby Estate workers.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/budby-forest-south2.jpgBudby Forest SouthBudby Forest South, open heath & wood grazing is Site of Special Scientific Importance(SSSI) and needs grazing to maintain it. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/budby-postbox2-e13358863467572.jpgBudby postbox2A better view of the Victorian Pillar box2012-11-08T11:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/18/robin-hood-folklore-sherwood-forest-near-nottingham/2012-11-08T08:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/18/sherwood-forest-dukeries-robin-hood-places/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/robin-hoods-cave-sm.jpgRobin Hoods cave smRobin Hood's Cave, Whitewater is the depression in the rock face towards the back. The River Maun is in flood.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/steetley-chapel-b-sm.jpgSteetley Chapel B smThe chapel can be seen beyond the trees. The truely excentric small iron building is the Chapel's kitchenhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/steetley-chapel-sm.jpgSteetley Chapel smSteeetley Chapel a small gem.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/robin-hood-cave-sm.jpgRobin Hood Cave smRobin Hood Cave, Creswell, one of many caves in the limestone gorge.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/thoresby-robin-hood-sm.jpgThoresby Robin Hood smRobin Hood Statue (1955) framed in the entrance to the stables courtyard2012-11-08T08:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-tourist-attractions/activities-things-to-do-sherwood-forest/2012-11-07T08:48:48+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-tourist-attractions/2012-11-07T08:43:47+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/sherwood-forest-holiday-accommodation/2012-11-06T19:19:52+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/10/11/sherwood-forest-robin-hood-places-map/2012-11-04T20:32:42+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/10/18/sherwood-forest-clipstone-heath/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clipstone-forest.jpgClipstone Foresthttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/clipstone-forest-mapsmall.jpgClipstone Forest MapSmallSherwood Pines map2012-10-31T17:03:06+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/10/20/glorious-autumn-bike-ride-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sherwood-forest-kings-clipstone-cycle-route-11.jpgSherwood Forest Kings Clipstone Cycle route 1Route is shown in purplehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/a614-crossing-small.jpgA614 crossing smallPart of the Dukeries Way, the bridleway crossing has its own traffic lights. The route runs south from here behing the trees. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sherwood-pines-small.jpgSherwood Pines smallThe beech trees on the old coach road in Sherwood Pines were just starting to turn.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sherwood-pines-coffee-small.jpgSherwood Pines coffee smallStrange what you find, this coffee stall was in Sherwood Pines at the Center Parcs corner.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rufford-lake-small.jpgRufford lake smallYou must walk through the Rufford Country Park. The autumn colours were just starting.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rufford-dracula-small.jpgRufford Dracula smallAh! Seems they had a Halloween Trail round the park. Must be autumn.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rufford-beach-small.jpgRufford Beach smallLovely view of the ruins - it is a beech tree I am under. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ollerton-toadstools.jpgOllerton toadstoolsOld Ollerton is a good place to stop. There is a cafe. These toadstools had come up in the garden next to the river. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ollerton-bridleway-maun-small.jpgOllerton bridleway + Maun smallTurn right on Whitewater Lane and watch for the entrance to the bridleway bridge on the left. The bridleway runs south and crosses the river. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/maun-meden-small.jpgMaun & Meden smallThe crossing of the combined rivers Maun and Meden at Conjur Alders. The rivers then split again.2012-10-31T17:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/17/ancient-sherwood-forest-and-the-modern-sherwood-forest/2012-10-29T23:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/oxton-and-epperstone/2012-10-21T15:21:50+00:00weekly0.6https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/10/mansfield-woodhouse-photos-walks-history/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwhighstreet1sm1.jpgMansfield Woodhouse High Street 1Mansfield Woodhouse High Streehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/59-high-st.jpg59 High Street Mansfield Woodhouse59 High Street, Mansfield Woodhousehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/clerksons-hall.jpgClerksons Hall Mansfield WoodhouseClerksons Hall, Parker Streethttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwstationstsm.jpgStation Street, Mansfield WoodhouseThe old stone buildings continue along Station Street.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwmarketplsm.jpgMansfield Woodhouse Market PlaceMarket Place, although there is no longer a market.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwhighstreet3sm.jpgMansfield Woodhouse High StreetLooking up High Street. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwhighstreet2sm.jpgMansfield Woodhouse - High Street 2The interesting old stone buildings on High Street from the corner of Rose Lanehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mwhigh-albertstsm.jpgHigh - Albert Street corner Mansfield WoodhouseThe junction of High Street and Albert Street.2012-10-21T11:12:59+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/18/robin-hood-in-sherwood-forest/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/p-oak-nottm-city-c.jpgP Oak Nottm City CParliament Oak was already an ancient tree by the mid 1700'shttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/boundary-whetstonesm.jpgBoundary WhetstoneSmThe stone marking the site of Robin Hood Whetstone, recorded on the 1630 Clipstone Estate map.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/whetstone2s1.jpgwhetstone2sThe old coach road at the top of the 'Long Stoop' in Shwerwood Pines. Robin Hood's Whetstone is just beyond the heathland on the right.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/old-tom.jpgOld Tom'Old Tom' In Clipstone Old Quarter would have been a fine tree in Robin Hood's Timehttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/archway-house3s.jpgArchway House3sArchway House with its forest folklore figures adorning the front and back.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/archway-house-2s.jpgArchway House 2shttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/st-edwins-crosssnot-mine.jpgSt Edwins Cross(S)(not mine)The cross on the dege of Birklands marking the St Edwin's Chapelhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pittance-dales.jpgPittance DaleSPittance Dale in Sherwood Pines. 2012-10-21T09:17:07+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/07/bestwood-country-park/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bestwood-cp21.jpgBestwood CP2Bestwood Country Park2012-10-15T17:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/07/12/sherwood-forest-cycle-route-network/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sherwood-forest-primary-routes3.jpgSherwood Forest Primary Routes2012-10-15T12:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/08/10/robin-hood-websites/2012-10-10T19:06:21+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/08/28/brilliant-website-about-sherwood-forest-wildlife/https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dark-pheasant2.jpgDark PheasantThese are both pheasants. The dark variety has become common In the Dukeries part of Sherwood.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/honey-buzzard1.jpgHoney-BuzzardSummer visitors, Honey Buzzards feed on insects. The most reliable place for seeing them is the Welbeck Estate. Try the raptor viewing point at the Bentinck Memorial overlooking the lakes on the Norton to Carburton Road.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hawfinch.jpgHawfinchDifficult to see, Hawfinch like large trees, the best place is by the church is Clumber Park.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/buzzard-in-flight.jpgbuzzard-in-flightBuzzards have increased greatly in number since 2000. Groups of up to 7 can be seen over the centre of the Forest in and around Sherwood Pines and National Nature Reserve.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lizard-without-tail2.jpglizard without tailTo escape preditors such as Magpies, Common Lizards can drop their tails which twist and flick about as a distraction whilst they get away. A new tail grows to replace it. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/red-kite1.jpgRed KiteOccassional visitors to Sherwood Forest, Red Kite are being seen more often as they extend their range. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/woodlark-2-e1348074779516.jpgwoodlark 2Woodlark like open broken up woodland and is often seen when singing from a high perch. https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/great-grey-shrike.jpgGreat Grey ShrikeThe Great Grey Shrlke has been seen often on Budby Forest South. It catches, small reptiles, birds and insects and impales them on thorns.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nightjar.jpgnightjarNightjars come out to feed at dusk on flying insects. They appear as dark shapes making sudden upward dashes, twisting and tumbling to catch their prey.https://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/commonlizard2-e1348074755595.jpgcommonlizard2Common Lizards are found through the Forest although they normally stay well hidden. Watch out for ones that have lost their tails. 2012-10-07T10:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/09/19/oxton-toads-cross-the-road-in-safety/2012-09-19T19:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.com/2012/06/16/sherwood-forest-national-nature-reserve/2012-09-19T11:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://sherwoodforestvisitor.comdaily1.02026-01-13T20:56:06+00:00