Local recommendations Sherwood

Local recommendations Sherwood Forest

Pubs and restaurants

Delicious meals out, dog-friendly pubs or the perfect end to a walk. Take your pick from our top pubs and restaurants close to the forest.

Launay’s Restaurant

Great for get-togethers and celebrations, just 7 minutes' drive.

Royal Oak Edwinstowe

Excellent dog-friendly pub in Edwinstowe, just a 7-minute drive.

The Dog & Duck

Classic food in a quirky space, just a 4-minute drive away.

The Rose Cottage

Take a 10-minute drive for a cracking Sunday roast here!

Places to visit

Head out beyond the forest and discover what the area has to offer.

Adrenalin Jungle

Get muddy with lots of outdoor fun at Adrenalin Jungle, a 19-minute drive away.

Clumber Park

Visit the National Trust's Clumber Park, with 3,800 acres of parkland.

Creswell Crag – ice-age caves

Creswell Crag – ice-age caves are a 21-minute drive and an incredible place to explore!

Lost City Adventure Golf

Play a round of crazy golf in a lost city. Great for rainy days, jump in the car and head into Nottingham City Centre for this one – it's a 40-minute drive.

Welbeck Estate

Visit the Welbeck Estate, browse their farm shop and stop for a while in the café.

A 20-minute drive.

White Post Farm

White Post Farm is great for family days out, and just a 15-minute drive.

Walking trails

Clumber Park | 2.4km

Clumber Park, just 20-minutes’ drive from Sherwood Forest, is a wonderful mix of picturesque parkland and gardens, dappled woodland, and a beautiful lake. The Clumber Park walk is a 45-minute walk, suitable for all abilities, which takes you on a meander through the park’s history.

Walk for All Seasons | 3.2km

Another, slightly longer walk in Clumber Park, the Walk for All Seasons, has bluebells in spring, flowers in summer and stunning colours in autumn. There's also a delightful two-mile long avenue of lime trees to walk through.

Dragonfly trail | 1.6km

From the nearby Sherwood Pines forest, take the family-friendly one-mile Dragonfly Trail. It’s an easy, surfaced trail, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, which also takes in play areas for the kids to stop off. Pass some of the oldest trees in the forest before resting at the Dragonfly Pond.

Edwinstowe walk | 7.4 Km

This leisurely walk takes you through centre of Edwinstowe, along the River Maun, past Archway House, along the green ride (SSSI) and past a group of ancient oaks that are well worth seeing!

Edwinstowe moderate walk | 13km

This moderate second Edwinstowe walk takes you round some of the historic sites at the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Major Oak trail | 2.4km

With a range of walks in Nottinghamshire on offer, no visit to this neck of the woods is complete without visiting the Major Oak. Reputed to be the base of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, this 2.4km walk will take you past this world-famous landmark, through ancient woodland – where there are hundreds more veteran oak trees.

The Robin Hood Way | 169km, various routes

The Robin Hood Way is 105 miles long. It runs from Nottingham Castle to Edwinstowe, taking in the parks, forests and beauty spots of Nottinghamshire. The whole stretch might be a bit much, but pick it up at Edwinstowe and see where it takes you for a day. There are also 14 circular routes which spin off from the main route. It’s the perfect way to explore Nottinghamshire.

Ranger’s path | 7.2km

If you’re looking for a slightly longer walk in the nearby forest, the Ranger’s path is the one for you. This 7.2km route is the longest walking trail on offer at Sherwood Pines and allows you to explore the forest and gain an insight into how it operates. Venture through the outer areas, discover some of the historic features and experience your own piece of woodland solitude. The trail isn't suitable for pushchairs or people with mobility issues due to the uneven terrain. Follow the brown markers to navigate your way through this unique trail.

Cycling trails

Almost No Hills | 40km

The National Cycle Network Route 6 forms part of the 248km Derby to York cycle route. For a picturesque ride with views of pretty villages try Almost No Hills, a 40km flat, circular route.

Ancient Sherwood route | 32km

For a longer trip, try the Ancient Sherwood route through Clumber Park. It's picnic perfection.

Kings Clipstone Route 2 | 8.8km

For leisurely forest and waterside cycling take Kings Clipstone Route 2, where you might be able to spot a kingfisher or two.

Lakeside at Clumber Park | 7.4km

Discover beautiful parkland on a trail that takes you around the Serpentine lake at Clumber Park.

Vicar Water Country Park | various routes

Visit Vicar Water Country Park for easy, waymarked trails. There’s a handy café and visitor centre there too.

Dog-walking trails

Bring your furry friend on an adventure and explore one of the many forest trails, where acres of woodland and country roads make a great spot for a scamper.

Clumber Park Circular | 8.5km

Try this circular dog-friendly walk at the National Trust's Clumber Park, just 16 minutes' drive from your cabin. You and your pup can head through woodland and walk lakeside, learning about the historic aspects of the park.

Wildwood Trail | 6.4km

This trail will show you the rich collection of different landscapes that can be found – and the tails will love exploring the heathland and wood pasture while you spot wonderful wildlife and ancient oaks. Explore Robin Hood's world and discover the magic of this fantastic forest.

Hardwick Hall Circular | 4.6k

With 2,500 acres of parkland to explore, this walk leads you on an hour-long loop, with views of Hardwick Hall from the far side of the valley.

Go Ape

Take a trip through the trees, full of adventure! Save 10% on your Go Ape experience when you stay with us, including on Saturdays.

Look out for our emails with offers and activities to book before your stay – they'll include your unique discount code. Go Ape Sherwood is just a short walk from your cabin, where you can experience: