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Signs saying route is closed. Difficult to navigate, there was mud & fallen trees blocking the route. Would not be passable after rain.

Delightful & easy path around the Lake and over several footbridges. Suitable for all ages, all abilities and all weathers! Lots of viewpoints and bench seats.

A sculpture to commemorate American oil riggers who during WW2 helped drill oil wells in what is nearby Duke's Wood.

Room for about 8 cars

This section is more than knee deep in water, looks waist deep further along. Fortunately there's a handy "three sides of a rectangle" alternative route through the trees which is OK.

Not passable due to flooding after heavy rainfall

don't swim

Originally created in 1750 as a water-source for a corn mill, the lake is now a haven for wildlife, especially waterfowl. A path of crushed limestone circles the lake, most of this is flat and accessible, with one incline near "Scotland Bank" which may be a challenge to some wheelchair users.

Watch out for nettles

Be warned … it can flood during heavy rain!

Three light bridges on the River Maun. Two routes North, either through Bothamsall village, or parallel to the A614 directly towards Clumber Park.

Nice little pond on edge of farmland.

Weird tree stump swamp.

Lots more smaller trails not mapped on Komoot. Great spot for dog walkers.

Honestly not much to see but may be of interest to Robin Hood fans. Robin Hood's Cave near Ollerton is situated on a bend in the River Maun north of the village it consists of an outcrop of Sherwood Sandstone which Robin Hood reputedly used as one of his many hideaways. The river at this point, and the 'cave' are only a few yards from the route of the King's Highway to York which formed the eastern boundary of Sherwood Forest from the 13th century. This was the main routeway through Sherwood Forest from Nottingham to York. The location would therefore have been a great ambush site.

A surfaced trail network is located in the south of the wood taking in the pond and part of the beech avenue. If you are a more adventurous walker, you may come across the red pond too!

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...

This former Cistercian abbey, originally founded in 1148 by Gilbert de Gaunt, has today been wonderfully restored to its more recent incarnation as a fine Elizabethan house. Amenities include a café, toilets and a gift shop. The surrounding grounds boast a glorious 130-acre (53 ha) country park. There are delightful lakeside and native woodland walking trails, as well as formal gardens to explore.

Watch cars going through the ford as you enjoy a decent coffee at the back cafe, which is much quieter than the main one and you won't have to push your bike at all. Unfortunately you can't ride anywhere around the country park but it is always worth a stop!