Vicar Water Lake – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Mansfield Woodhouse

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Vicar Water Lake – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Mansfield Woodhouse

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Vicar Water Lake – Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines loop from Mansfield Woodhouse

04:19

54.1km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.26 km

Vicar Water Lake

Highlight • Trail

Not only is there a giant sculpture of a hand coming out of the ground, but there's also a café (run by a charitable organization called Rumbles), bike racks and kids playground. Win-win.

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6.93 km

Vicar Pond

Lake

10.9 km

Rest Stop on the Blue Route

Highlight • Forest

Take on fluids 😁

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11.1 km

Sherwood Pines Adventure Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained forest track as part of the Sherwood Pines Adventure Trail lined with beautiful tall pine trees.

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14.7 km

Clipstone Forest

Forest

15.1 km

Sherwood Pines Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a drink and something to eat. And have banter with cyclists.

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15.3 km

Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

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15.5 km

Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Highlight • Cycleway

October 2024 blue route longer. Red route changed. Still nice pedal in the woods with off route trials if you want to be adventurous

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17.7 km

Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines

Highlight • Trail

Also known as the Viking Trail, this is a fairly family-friendly trail that skirts around the edge of the forest. It's not overly technical but you do need decent grip …

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30.6 km

Cutts Wood

Forest

36.8 km

Rufford Abbey and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

This former Cistercian abbey, originally founded in 1148 by Gilbert de Gaunt, has today been wonderfully restored to its more recent incarnation as a fine Elizabethan house. Amenities include a …

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