Sherwood Forest

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom — — By Robert Watts

Distance 5.3 KM

Duration 1.69 Hours

One of the things I love about the UK is the Forestry Commission. Across the country, they manage well over 250,000 hectares of land for the benefit of everyone. This weekend I visited Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

Although it is known for the legend of Robin Hood it, it was proclaimed a Royal Forest by William the Conqueror. Today it is much smaller than it once was, but it is still a wonderful place to visit for a walk - even if I didn't get to meet Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest Frisbee Golf Course
There is a frisbee golf course here, meaning at certain points you do have to watch your head!
Sherwood Forest
In the right light the trees seem to almost shimmer
Sherwood Forest
The forestry commission do a good job at seperating mountain bikers from the walkers, but sometimes you do have to watch out.