Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in Nottinghamshire, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

A car is the primary way to get around on this route.

What budget do I need for this route?

Budget-friendly — this route is well-suited to travellers keeping costs low.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Culture, Nature, Scenic, Classic road trip.

Nottinghamshire Robin Hood Country Loop from Nottingham

Q: How long is the Nottinghamshire Robin Hood Country Loop from Nottingham route?

This route takes 6 days taking in 5 stops.

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The route · 5 stops

1
Nottingham
2 nights
Nottingham's sandstone ridge conceals over 800 carved caves, some dating to the medieval period. The castle houses a history museum above the Old Market Square, while the Victorian Lace Market district is lined with restaurants and shops. Newstead Abbey, 16 km north, is Lord Byron's ancestral home and an easy half-day trip from the city.
Nottingham's sandstone ridge conceals over 800 carved caves, some dating to the medieval period. The castle houses a history museum above the Old Market Square, while the Victorian Lace Market district is lined with restaurants and shops. Newstead Abbey, 16 km north, is Lord Byron's ancestral home and an easy half-day trip from the city.
Use the NET tram from Nottingham Station to reach the castle and Old Market Square. Cave tours under the castle must be booked in advance online; they sell out quickly in summer.
2
Southwell
1 night
Southwell Minster is among England's most complete Norman cathedrals; its 13th-century chapter house is carved with naturalistic foliage depicting over thirty native plant species. The Bramley cooking apple originated in a local garden here in 1809. The National Trust Workhouse nearby conveys the harsh realities of Victorian poverty relief.
Southwell Minster is among England's most complete Norman cathedrals; its 13th-century chapter house is carved with naturalistic foliage depicting over thirty native plant species. The Bramley cooking apple originated in a local garden here in 1809. The National Trust Workhouse nearby conveys the harsh realities of Victorian poverty relief.
Southwell Minster is free to enter; donations are welcome. The National Trust Workhouse requires advance tickets. Parking on Church Street is free for 2 hours.
3
Newark-on-Trent
1 night
Newark Castle is where King John died in 1216 and endured three Parliamentary sieges before the town surrendered in 1646. The Norman gatehouse and riverside towers remain largely intact beside the River Trent. The Georgian Market Place, one of England's largest cobbled squares, frames a church tower and hosts weekly markets around a war memorial.
Newark Castle is where King John died in 1216 and endured three Parliamentary sieges before the town surrendered in 1646. The Norman gatehouse and riverside towers remain largely intact beside the River Trent. The Georgian Market Place, one of England's largest cobbled squares, frames a church tower and hosts weekly markets around a war memorial.
Park at the riverside Castle Car Park (pay-and-display). The castle grounds are free to enter; the Civil War Experience museum inside charges separately. The Market Place is a 5-minute walk.
4
Edwinstowe
1 night
Edwinstowe sits at the edge of Sherwood Forest Country Park. The Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old oak spanning 28 metres, is a ten-minute walk from the car park and the most famous tree in England. The local church is said to be where Robin Hood married Maid Marian. Clumber Park, 9 km north, has a Victorian Gothic chapel and a 35-hectare lake.
Edwinstowe sits at the edge of Sherwood Forest Country Park. The Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old oak spanning 28 metres, is a ten-minute walk from the car park and the most famous tree in England. The local church is said to be where Robin Hood married Maid Marian. Clumber Park, 9 km north, has a Victorian Gothic chapel and a 35-hectare lake.
Arrive at Sherwood Forest Country Park before 9am in July and August; the car park fills quickly and is free. Clumber Park is 9 km north via the B6034; NT members park free, others pay around £7.
5
Nottingham
Return to Nottingham via the A614 south to complete the loop. The drive takes under 40 minutes through the Nottinghamshire plain.
The A614 gives the quickest return to Nottingham. The M1 junction 26 is 15 minutes west for onward travel to Birmingham or Sheffield via the A610.
Return to Nottingham via the A614 south to complete the loop. The drive takes under 40 minutes through the Nottinghamshire plain.
The A614 gives the quickest return to Nottingham. The M1 junction 26 is 15 minutes west for onward travel to Birmingham or Sheffield via the A610.

Nottinghamshire Robin Hood Country Loop from Nottingham

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