Robin Hood Way

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Robin Hood Way
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Robin Hood Way
Length177 km (110 mi)
Location Nottinghamshire
Use Hiking
Highest point157 metres (515 ft)
SeasonAll year Round
Sights Sherwood Forest

The Robin Hood Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in the Midlands of England. [1]

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Length

The Robin Hood Way runs for 177 kilometres (110 mi).[ citation needed ]

Route

The Robin Hood Way commemorates the famous folklore figure Robin Hood and starts from Nottingham Castle running to Edwinstowe.[ citation needed ]

It passes through Sherwood Forest, taking in Clumber Park, Farnsfield, Greasley, Kimberley, Rainworth, Creswell Crags, Kirton and Bothamsall.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Robin Hood Way". ldwa.org.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2013.

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