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

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Contact:

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

User Comments

Name: AW ( 4 Stars

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5/Jan/2010

This is a great place for dog walks with blue, white trails depending on how far you want to go. Highly recommend it any time of year.

Name: Sue watnall
10/Nov/2009

Has anyone heard of anymore dogs becoming ill in this area. I have not walked here for weeks and have not heard anything for a while. Its a beautifull place and would like to go back.

Name: Anonymous
20/Oct/2009

the woods are lovely,its the 'doggers'that go in them day and early evening, it needs stopping once and for all.

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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.