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Sherwood Pines Forest Park
 

Sherwood Pines Forest Park is 3300 acres and the largest single tract of forest open to the public in the East Midlands. The forest provides a great venue for many activities. The cycling facilities provide something for every one, from family cyclists to experienced off road riders. The way marked walking trails meander through some of the oldest parts of the forest, there are also many other tracks and trails to be explored. There are several play areas to entertain the kids (both young and old!). The visitor centre has a cafe, toilets, cycle hire and Go Ape! the high wire forest adventure.

How to get there:

Old Clipstone and Edwinstowe is the nearest town or village.

Off the B6030 between Old Clipstone and Ollerton

OS Grid Reference: SK611625

Start your visit from:

Sherwood Pines Forest Park Visitor Centre
FAMILY CYCLING IN ALICE HOLT FOREST

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

CyclingWalkingHorse RidingEducationalOrienteeringOther ActivitiesPicnicPlay Area

Contact:

Recreation Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Live Music 2008
A centre of excellence for cycling is under development within the park, this will include a 6 mile XC trail, a Skills Loop and a Bike Park. For more information please contact Recreation Rangers on 01623 822447

Car rallies

Periodically the forest is closed for car rallies. Please check this website for updated information.

What's on
What else is here
In Sherwood Pines Forest Park there is also
wild woods
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