The Mansfield, Ashfield and wider area is blessed with some great trails to follow and some wonderful scenery – well we are a beautiful tourist county afterall.
Here we bring you some great ideas to inspire you on your treks around the area, courtesy of the alltrails.com website.
Each walk has also been rated for difficulty level by the website, along with distance and estimated time.
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5. Peafield Plantation - Sherwood Forest Fishery
This circular route begins at the car park on Peafield Road and goes through Peafield Plantation to the Sherwood Forest Fishery. The walk goes beside the River Maun. This is a good hike for people of all ages and fitness levels as it is mostly flat. There are nice views along the way in the fields and quiet woods. Rated: Easy Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Sherwood Pines Adventure Cycle Trail (Blue Route) - 10.1km
This is the Robin Hood Adventure Cycle Trail, a blue-graded route that is ideal for the intermediate cycler and those with little off-road experience and is family-friendly. The trail starts from the Sherwood Pines Forest Car Park. Rated: Easy Photo: Sherwood Pines
7. Bilsthorpe and Sherwood Pines (16.4km)
Enjoy this lovely wooded trail as you wind along the tracks through Clipstone Forest where you can take in the scenic paths and keep an eye out for wildlife, including deer, and listen out for birdsong. Rated: Moderate Photo: Google
8. Edwinstowe - Sherwood Forest circular (9.3km)
A fascinating walk through Sherwood Forest, taking in the site of St Edwins Chapel, Major Oak, and a number of other historical sites. Make sure to check out the visitor's centre on your way out as well. Rated: Moderate. Photo: National World