Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Carburton

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Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Carburton

Moderate

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Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest) – The Major Oak loop from Carburton

04:05

15.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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25 m

The River Meden is a river in Nottinghamshire, England. Its source lies just north of Huthwaite, near the Derbyshire border, and from there it flows north east through Pleasley and Warsop before merging temporarily with the River Maun near Bothamsall.

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3.25 km

Lake

Highlight • Lake

don't feed ducks bread. oats peas and corn.

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4.99 km

Ladysmith Plantation

Forest

6.21 km

English Longhorn Cattle on Budby Heath

Highlight • Natural

A real delight to see. The English Longhorn originated from the northern counties of England, it was used as a draught animal and its milk was used for butter and …

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6.38 km

Medusa Oak (Sherwood Forest)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 'Medusa Oak' is a Sherwood Forest icon, 'she' lives on the northern edge of Birklands forest in the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.
Unlike some of the other trees …

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6.65 km

Major Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

An absolute goosebump moment. Too bad it doesn't turn green anymore.

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7.21 km

The Major Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located in the heart of Sherwood Forest, this oak is said to have been the shelter of Robin Hood and his merry men. Voted 'England's Tree of the Year' in …

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8.65 km

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

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Reputed to be the tree at the very heart of the ancient Sherwood Forest, which in its pomp stretched from Nottingham to Worksop. Marking this spot is an oak of …

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