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Gedling Group

We are a local group of the national Ramblers organisation and we organise a range of walks to suit all abilities throughout the year. Contact Phone

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

On visiting St Mary?s Church Edwinstowe site where Robin Hood married Maid Marian, we then visit Robin?s hiding place at Major Oak, crossing Birklands Forest and heathland to Centre Tree, which is the middle of the old forest. Through the plantation to Blackpool Pool, former site of the 6th Duke of Portland?s Russian Cottage. Nearby once stood Robin?s Larder (Shambles Oak,) where the outlaws hung venison after stealing it from the king. The tree was blown down in 1960?s. We visit St Edwin?s former Chapel in what was part of the Royal Deer Forest in the area now known as King John?s Palace , some 3 miles away at Old Clipstone. We return to Sherwood Visitors Centre.
Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Contact Tel: 07719 827 808 Walk leader Chris T

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 62600 66801
Nearest postcode:
NG21 9QA
what3words:
hike.fermented.extra
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet Chris Thompson (Robin Hood Flexi Group) Church St. Edwinstowe (Porch Entrance)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking