Derived from the Saxon 'Coningswath', meaning King's Ford, the old king's road between Blyth and Wellow once passed through here. The delightful crossing of the River Maun would have perhaps been an ideal spot for an ambush for a certain folk hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor...

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1. Robin Hood's Cave – King's Ford on the River Maun loop from Ollerton

15.9km

04:06

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St Peter's Church, Bothamsall – King's Ford on the River Maun loop from Bothamsall

11.4km

02:55

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Boughton Brake – Robin Hood's Cave loop from Ollerton and Boughton CP

9.94km

02:35

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Haughton, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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King's Ford on the River Maun

1. Robin Hood's Cave – King's Ford on the River Maun loop from Ollerton

2. St Peter's Church, Bothamsall – King's Ford on the River Maun loop from Bothamsall

3. Boughton Brake – Robin Hood's Cave loop from Ollerton and Boughton CP

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