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If you’re coming to stay overnight and have your own bikes This important area of has many links to the Clumber Park’s walled kitchen garden provides a great sensory you’ll find places nearby which have secure overnight storage. legend of Robin Hood. The Church of St Mary in Edwinstowe experience with sights and smells reflecting the fruit and For a list of cyclist friendly accommodation, contact the was built in 1175 and is said to be where Robin and Marian vegetables available through the seasons. The restaurant uses a tourism centre on 08444 77 5678. were married. lot of these freshly picked ingredients and other local produce.

The village of Edwinstowe provides an excellent starting and finishing point to this route with some additional places to stay as well as restaurants and cafés including:

Forest Lodge Hotel and Restaurant 2­4 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9QA Tel: 01623 824443 At Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve there’s the famous Close to the main visitor facilities is the Chapel of St Mary the www.forestlodgehotel.co.uk Major Oak, a meeting and hiding place for the Merry Men. In Virgin, a magnificent gothic inspired Victorian chapel, setting a Clumber Park, follow the Clumber Walk to one of the most ancient tranquil backdrop to the pleasure grounds. woodland sites in . Marion’s Manor Take advantage of free Family Tracker Packs from the Clumber 2 The Villas, Ollerton Road, Edwinstowe, Look out for tall units in the shape of a long bow when you’re out. Story, interactive activities for children based on the habitat and Notts NG21 9QF They form part of the Robin Hood trail and give information and environment of the National Trust park. Tel: 01623 822135 illustrations that relate the location to the legend, most units At Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve the popular Robin www.marionsmanor.co.uk provide audio information too. To find out more about the Hood Festival takes place at the beginning of August every year countywide trail see www.robinhoodbreaks.com/robinhoodtrail with outdoor theatre, medieval stalls, strolling players and more. You can cycle or walk around Clumber Lake (maps available from A short diversion off the route is Thoresby Park. At the courtyard The Cottage the cycle hire centre) which has outstanding views of the beautiful you’ll find a retail and multi arts venue including working artist 1 Church Street, Edwinstowe, local countryside. studios, craft shops and exhibitions. Notts NG21 9QA Tel: 01623 824383 Whenever venturing off the main route, please take care to ensure Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre offers visitors a taste of www.the­internetpages.co.uk//uk/ your own safety and the safety of others. Where necessary, life in a real working arts and crafts community. There are 16 uk­home/holiday­cottage securely lock your bikes to walk to your chosen place of interest. artisan studios and workshops to visit and a café offering a wide range of freshly prepared food. Maid Marian Restaurant Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9RX Map produced in kind partnership with Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 822266 Countryside Access. For further information on your rights of way for walking, cycling, horse riding and more visit www.maidmarianrestaurant.co.uk www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/countryside 02 ANCIENT SHERWOOD ROUTE

Freewheels Cycle routes through the heart of Robin Hood country