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Archway House – The Major Oak loop from Kings Clipstone

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Archway House – The Major Oak loop from Kings Clipstone

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Archway House – The Major Oak loop from Kings Clipstone

02:46

10.6km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4 m

King John's Palace Ruins, Clipstone

Highlight • Historical Site

King John's Palace is the remains of a former medieval royal residence in Clipstone, north-west Nottinghamshire. The name "King John's Palace" has been used since the 18th century; prior to that the site was known as the "King's Houses".

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1.42 km

Archway House

Highlight • Monument

An imitation of Worksop Priory, built by the Duke of Portland in 1842, Archway House will hold particular interest if you enjoy the legend of Robin Hood. Its fine façade …

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3.43 km

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.87 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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6.15 km

Robin Hood and Little John Statue

Highlight • Monument

The fight between Robin Hood and Kleine Jan is beautifully portrayed here.

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6.63 km

St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic village at the heart of all things Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe is an ideal base if you are planning on rambling in the footsteps of some famous merry men. …

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6.83 km

Robin Hood and Maid Marian Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue by Neale Andrew, unveiled on July 23, 1998.

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9.02 km

River Maun

Highlight • Forest

The River Maun is a river in Nottinghamshire, England. Its source lies in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and from there it flows north east through Mansfield, Edwinstowe and Ollerton, these being the heart of the Sherwood Forest area.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

1.67 km

1.00 km

789 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

1.47 km

1.01 km

777 m

647 m

271 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Archway House – The Major Oak loop from Kings Clipstone

King John's Palace Ruins, Clipstone

Archway House

Centre Tree, Sherwood Forest

The Major Oak

Robin Hood and Little John Statue

St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe

Robin Hood and Maid Marian Statue

River Maun

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