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Clumber Lake – The Major Oak loop from Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

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Clumber Lake – The Major Oak loop from Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

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Clumber Lake – The Major Oak loop from Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

03:04

39.2km

210m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.15 km for 251 m

After 37.2 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

River Trail Wooden and Brick Bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well surfaced and pretty trail that runs alongside the River

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15.9 km

Bridge Over the River Maun

Highlight • River

19.9 km

Concrete Footbridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

Shortly after bridge, entering woods, possible flooding over cycle path

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21.6 km

Crookford Ford

Highlight • River

21.9 km

Farm Track to Clumber Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Farm road/Forestry track that follows the River Poulter (although you cant see it until you're almost in it) connecting the two Fords

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25.9 km

Clumber Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Suitable for all the family, way marked gravel rides around the lake and park.

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26.5 km

Dirt Track Across Open Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

But with a couple of annoying gates

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27.3 km

Tank Wood

Forest

32.4 km

Duncan Wood

Forest

37.2 km

The Major Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located in the heart of Sherwood Forest, this oak is said to have been the shelter of Robin Hood and his merry men. Voted 'England's Tree of the Year' in …

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39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

8.98 km

4.33 km

3.79 km

1.81 km

772 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.53 km

6.01 km

5.22 km

874 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

19°C

8°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Clumber Lake – The Major Oak loop from Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

River Trail Wooden and Brick Bridges

Bridge Over the River Maun

Concrete Footbridge Over Stream

Crookford Ford

Farm Track to Clumber Park

Clumber Lake

Dirt Track Across Open Fields

The Major Oak

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