Greenwood Community Forest - Walking in Greenwood

Walking in Greenwood

Here are just some of the self-guided published walks to help you explore Greenwood.

Greenwood Walks Award Winners 2002 Break Free - Award winning Greenwood Walks, Packs 1 & 2. Walks accessible to all, graded by surface and gradient for people who may have difficulty getting into the countryside. Winner of the Heart of England Tourist Board's England in Excellence Tourism for All Gold Award 2002. Available from Nottingham Disability Living Centre or Greenwood Team. Tel: 01623 758231. Also available online and in pdf format for you to print.

Pack 1 | Pack 2

A Step Forward - A pack of 12 walks in Ashfield, Mansfield and Newark & Sherwood for those who may not wish to walk in a group. A Step Forward has been produced using the same criteria as the Break Free packs and each walk shows the surface and gradient of paths, facilities available and location of stiles, gates and steps. Certain sections of each route allow walkers to walk a little faster in order to increase their heart rate.

Robin Hood Walks - Book by Nottingham Wayfarers Rambling Club, detailing a long distance walk route and circular routes in Robin Hood Country. Tel: Nottinghamshire County Council on 0115 977 4483 (Price £4.95). Walk the whole route and get a certificate and badge for a small cost from the Robin Hood Way Association, Tel: 0115 965 3318.

Nottinghamshire 60 Walks - Book of walks in Nottinghamshire, by Ramblers Association (Nottingham). Available from book shops (£6.95).

Woodlands to Visit in Nottinghamshire - Explores Forestry Commission woodlands in Nottinghamshire, detailing routes accessible to walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. Available free from local libraries and Forest Enterprise sites. Tel: 01623 822 447.

Teversal Trails Walkers Guide - A guide to walks to the west of Mansfield ranging from 1 to 12 miles in length including Teversal Sculpture Trail. Available from Teversal Trail Visitor Centre, Tel: 01623 442 021 (Cost £1.00).

The Blue Line Trail - Exploring the historic town of Eastwood. Free from Broxtowe Borough Council - Tel: 0115 917 7777.

"6 Of The Best Walks In Broxtowe Borough" - Two volumes of walks within the area of Broxtowe. Available free from Broxtowe Borough Council 0115 917 7777.

Nottingham Canal Local Nature Reserve Information Pack - Contains the Nottingham Canal Trail leaflet, 4 circular walk leaflets, guide to public transport. Broxtowe Borough Council, Tel: 0115 917 7777 (free).

DH Lawrence's, Eastwood - Walks exploring Eastwood, which gave inspiration to DH Lawrence, including Watnall/Moorgreen and Kimberley/Strelley. Available from DH Lawrence Museum - Tel: 01773 763312 (25p).

Discovering Vicar Water Country Park - 3 trail leaflets highlighting walks around Vicar Water. Available from Vicar Water Visitor Centre. Tel: 01623 466340 (free).

Timberland Trail - An 8-km linear trail through the heart of Mansfield. Available from Mansfield District Council. Tel: 01623 463463

Exploring Sherwood Forest - A pack of five countryside walks throughout the Sherwood Forest area. Nottinghamshire County Council. Tel: 0115 9774483 (£2.50 per pack).

Exploring Greenwood - Five countryside walks throughout Greenwood. Nottinghamshire County Council. Tel: 0115 9774483 (£2.50 per pack).

Exploring Greenwood 2 - Five more countryside Walks in Greenwood, Nottinghamshire's Community Forest. A further set of 5 walks in the Greenwood Area. Nottinghamshire County Council. Tel: 0115 9774483 (£2.50 per pack).

Exploring the Robin Hood Line - Five linear and one circular walk from stations along the Robin Hood Line. Nottinghamshire County Council. Tel: 0115 9774483 (£2.50 per pack).

Meden Trail: 9½ km trial following the Meden River corridor highlighting the natural history of the area. Mansfield District Council. Tel: 01623 463463. (free).

Maun Valley Trail - a walk from west to east through the heart of Mansfield. Mansfield TIC. Tel: 01623 463770 (free)

Heels, Wheels and Hooves - a guide to walking, cycling and riding in Gedling. Available from Gedling Borough Council. Leisure Services Tel: 0115 901 3711.

The Ramblers Association can be contacted on 0115 9890302.