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Family Cycle Route


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)

About Family Cycle Route

The Family Cycle route covers a 3 mile loop that starts at the Visitors Centre and loops through the forest on the extensive all-weather network. 

Taking approximatley 1 hour to complete at a leisurely pace, the Family Cycle route is ideal for those with small children who would tire on the longer trails or newcomers to cycling just wanting a leisurely quiet hour in the forest.  Picnic benches are spaced approximatley every mile along the trail, which provide resting stops or somewhere for a picnic. 

This trail is directly accessible at post 17 from Centre Parcs holiday village. 

Maps of the cycle routes are available from the Cycle Shop. 

How to get there:

Family Cycle Route can be started from Sherwood Pines Forest Park Visitor Centre in Sherwood Pines Forest Park. Old Clipstone and Edwinstowe is the nearest town or village.

Follow the brown tourist road signs for Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Located off the B6030 between Old Clipstone and Ollerton

OS Grid Reference: SK612646
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Family cycling on a forest trail

Sherwood Pines Forest Park Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Easy
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
3 miles miles
Approximate time of trail:
variable
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

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

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Absolutely spectacular. Joined the family route from the Center Parcs access road, and a 2 year old, a 6 year old and 3 somewhat older year olds had one of the most delightful bike rides any family could wish to undertake. Beautiful scenery, a great selection of wildlife, and a surface that even the most inexperienced cyclist could handle with ease. What more could anyone ask for?? This place is a must for anyone with a young family, or who simply fancies a leisurely ride in pefect surroundings. 5 stars in every area!!

Alex Lloyd, 27/Oct/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

Anonymous, 7/Oct/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

the girls, aged 6 and 11 cycled and I did a fast walk/jog. well signposted, good surfaces, sunshine and a great start to spring at last. going back tomorrow. bought the annual pass. amazing thankyou. sherwood pines is going to be the place to be this year for our family. dad has got to do the jogging tomorrow if we can't work out how to assemble the bike rack!!

julie, jo and leah, 8/Apr/2010

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