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Blidworth Woods


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About Blidworth Woods

Blidworth Woods are located near the southern section of Sherwood Forest and consist of Pine woods and open heath. The undulating topography provides a good terrain for walking and horse riding. Two car parks serve the wood. Longdale Lane has a surfaced trail and refreshment cabin and Blidworth Bottoms has a horse corral and refreshment cabin at busy periods. This wood is used extensively by horse riders throughout the year so please keep your dog under control at all times.

How to get there:

Blidworth is the nearest town or village.

The woods are located west of the A614 (Nottingham to Doncaster Road).

Access is best via car or by Route 6n of the National Cycle route

OS Grid Reference: SK591528
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Rigg Lane Car Park.
Blidworth Bottoms Car Park
Longdale Lane Car Park
HORSE RIDDERS ON A WOODED PATH IN THE NEW FOREST

Facilities:

InformationParkingEasy AccessRefreshments

Activities:

WalkingPicnicCyclingHorse Riding

Contact:

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

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What's of interest

Please note this woodland playas host to car rallies throughout the year. These are as follows 15th March, June13th and 21st November. Please observe all signs and marshalls. All normal access to the woodland is limited to designated spectator areas.