How to get toRSPB Sherwood Forestcar-free

Visit RSPB Sherwood Forest car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

From Nottingham’s Victoria bus station, the Sherwood Arrow bus runs regularly  (less on Sundays), direct to RSPB Sherwood, stopping outside the visitor centre. It takes about an hour.

From Mansfield, bus 14 also runs regularly (none on Sundays) and stops at Royal Oak pub in Edwinstowe. RSPB Sherwood Forest is short walk from there along Church Street and left into Forest Corner.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Cyclists welcome - plan your route here

Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.

About RSPB Sherwood Forest

The restaurant, marked nature trails, Robin Hood connections and an 800-year-old oak tree are attractions in this wooded reserve in a former royal hunting forest.

There are more car free adventures in the area in our Nottingham city guides.

For any queries about visiting contact RSPB Sherwood Forest on 01623 677321 or sherwoodforest@rspb.org.uk

Address: Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.