Walkways, Bridleways & Cycle Ways
There are many meandering footpaths linking parks and green spaces through the Greenwood Community Forest. Take a peaceful stroll along dappled lanes and breathe in the countryside – there’s a footpath waiting for you. Share your favourite walk with others visit routexchange.
And if you prefer to get around on two wheels or four hooves there's no need to feel left out - see our interactive map to identify walks, bridleways and cycleways near you.
Break Free
There are many footpaths and trails accessible to all. Break Free Greenwood Walks packs (download pack 1 and pack 2) give you all the information you need to tell if a walk is suitable for you. Barriers such as stiles, kissing gates and uneven paths are all identified in these easy to use guides, as well as places to rest and facilities available.
Walking for Heath
Walking is a safe and easy way to improve your health. 30 minutes brisk walking 5 days a week can:
- Make you feel good
- Give you energy
- Help you sleep better
- Help reduce stress
- Keep your heart "strong"
- Reduce blood pressure
- Help manage your weight
Walking the Way to Health helps people to get back into walking who may not have taken part in exercise for some time.
There are several free walk schemes that are helping thousands of people do just that.
Local schemes mean everyone can take regular walks with a trained walk leader in a safe environment around a nearby park or open space. Find a scheme near you.
Pick up A Step Forward and get on the path to fitness. Each route identifies the surface and gradient of paths and provides short walks for those keen to get back into regular walking, progressing on to longer routes.
Walks and Activities
Click here for a list of guided walks and other events taking place within Greenwood.
For more adventurous activities on the following sites within Greenwood, including orienteering, download our Park Life education packs:
- Bestwood Country Park
- Bramcote Hills Park
- Bull Farm Park, Mansfield
- Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield
- Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe
- Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe
- Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone
