Robin Hood Way

Robin Hood Way

The Robin Hood Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in northern England in the United Kingdom.

Length of the Route

The Robin Hood Way runs for 169km (105mi).

The Route

The Robin Hood way commemmorates the famous folklore figure Robin Hood and starts from Nottingham Castle running to Edwinstowe.

Its passes through Sherwood Forest taking in Clumber Park, Farnsfield, Greasley, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, Rainworth, Cresswell Crags, Kirton, Nottinghamshire and Bothamsall.

External links

* [http://www.robinhoodway.co.uk/ Robin Hood Way website and all route details]
* [http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/robinhood.html Rambler's Association details of the walk]


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