Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.3 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines

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Also known as the Viking Trail, this is a fairly family-friendly trail that skirts around the edge of the forest. It's not overly technical but you do need decent grip …

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4.02 km

Vicar Pond

Lake

12.9 km

Budby Waterworks Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Looks better than it smells

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14.0 km

Hazel Gap Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Good meet point to trips into Clumber, Welbeck, or even heading towards Rother Valley

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15.8 km

Duncan Wood

Forest

22.7 km

Normanton Screed

Forest

23.3 km

Dirt Track Across Open Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

But with a couple of annoying gates

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40.1 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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49.5 km

Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Highlight • Cycleway

October 2024 blue route longer. Red route changed. Still nice pedal in the woods with off route trials if you want to be adventurous

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50.1 km

Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

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50.3 km

Sherwood Pines Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a drink and something to eat. And have banter with cyclists.

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50.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

8.17 km

5.01 km

2.92 km

789 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

15.1 km

7.09 km

5.12 km

564 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 April

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