Sherwood Pines & Rufford Abbey loop from Mansfield
Sherwood Pines & Rufford Abbey loop from Mansfield
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Sherwood Pines & Rufford Abbey loop from Mansfield
03:44
48.0km
370m
Gravel riding
Old railway lines, a former abbey, Robin Hood's old haunts, and Sherwood Pines - these are the definitive ingredients to elevate this family-friendly tour into one that'll keep you all entertained for its entirety.
Super varied as you head out from Mansfield towards Vicar Water (cafe stop here!), you'll be riding in the shadow of a former pit and your eyes will be drawn to the sight of the pretty impressive headstocks at Clipstone Pit.
After a dalliance with the mellow gravel of Sherwood Pines you'll turn northwards towards the Major Oak (where Robin Hood & his outlaws used as a meeting spot to plan their ambushes). A quick look around the giant tree before more bridleways escort you to Rufford Abbey (yet another potential cafe stop). From here you'll cruising back towards Mansfield via Eakring and Bilsthorpe on a disused railway that's supreme for gravel grinding.
This tour is largely traffic-free and the presence of the Major Oak at exactly halfway on the route provides the perfect setting for a mid-ride break. If you've got time it's worth skirting around Rufford Abbey to watch the cars go through the ford - somewhat hesitantly!
Last updated: July 5, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 14.5 km for 208 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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19.4 km
Rufford Abbey and Gardens
Highlight • Historical Site
The surrounding grounds boast a glorious 130-acre (53 ha) country park. There are delightful lakeside and native woodland walking trails, as well as formal gardens to explore.
Tip by
27.1 km
Eakring to Bilsthorpe Gravel Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
30.6 km
Bilsthorpe Railway Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
48.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.7 km
12.3 km
9.43 km
6.37 km
4.18 km
1.01 km
Surfaces
15.8 km
12.1 km
9.50 km
8.15 km
2.47 km
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Elevation
Highest point (160 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Wednesday 22 July
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July 12, 2018
Old railway lines, a former abbey, Robin Hood's old haunts, and Sherwood Pines - these are the definitive ingredients to elevate this family-friendly tour into one that'll keep you all entertained for its entirety.
Super varied as you head out from Mansfield towards Vicar Water (cafe stop here!), you
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