Nottinghamshire Walks - Rufford Abbey I Sherwood Forest I The Major Oak
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this video, my daughter and I take a Nottinghamshire walk to Rufford Park and Sherwood Forest to check out 2 of the historical parts of the county. We made our way initially over to Rufford Abbey to check out the Grade I listed building dating back to 1147.
We then made our way over to Sherwood Forest to check out The Major Oak, the home of Robin Hood.
Been lovely out hasn't it....i have walked all those paths before...fantastic video....only one fault, Robin hood was actually a Yorkshire lad...Loxley
Haha. I think there is only one way to sort the Robin Hood debate. Best of 3 at rock, paper, scissors 🤣. Loved the weather this weekend. So nice to have a bit of warm sunshine on the back. I notice I’ve had a video notification from your good self so I’ll watch that very shortly 👍
Great video. Brought back some memories as I grew up around there. Still have family in that neck of the woods that I’ll be able to see soon hopefully 🤞
Thanks Ben. It’s nice to have it so close to home. It was so busy around the abbey but there are so many trails, it’s really easy to find some peace and tranquillity. Thanks for watching as always 🙂
The map of Rufford Golf Course looks like a cucumber!! 2:02
Evening Anthony, Lily, nice to see you both out and about, and what a day for it too!
Snap, we have a Centre Parcs too, Longleat Forest, Ceri worked there for 4 years 🤗
Yikes at the ear bite, they are agro birds for sure!🦢🦆 Loved the sculpture park and Abby, very interesting, love a bit of history. Thanks for this you two, loved that Lily is speaking more and more ❤☕🤗 stay safe and well, Ceri and Kat 😁
P.s how was the takeaway bill that night? 😬🤭❤
Thanks Ceri and Kat. I’ve never been to Center Parcs before. I think it’s because I could walk home from this one so it wouldn’t feel like a holiday! I could be tempted to try one further afield though as they’re always in great locations. Theres definitely a nice bit of history in that area. Remembering it all is the hard thing. Kat seems to have a sponge like memory for historical facts. 🤓🙂💚👍
Lol lily was mad that she had to walk exra. Nice facts about the tree. I dont really think robin lived there. Hope u had a good walk
Haha. I bet you don’t complain as much as Lily when you’re out walking with your dad? We don’t think Robin lived there either. He would have to be very small to have fit inside the tree trunk
good vid as usual mate, my stomping ground them for local walks being a nottingham lad, just a bit of info, rufford park is pay by card only at the mo for parking, oh and keep lily going on the walks we all like her 👍
Thanks Graham. Lily will continue to come on the walks. She just likes the viewers to think I make her go so they feel sorry for her 🤣. She quite likes being on RUclips.
@@AnthonyJohnson1 ah good, women like being in the public gaze really 😉 she is a cracking bird tho 😘 not that it distracts me from your quality vids 👍
Those geese are savage!
Lily is a great companion on your walks Anthony, she's a great historian too! 😊 I'm sure, despite the additional miles on this walk, she'll still be with you on many more. I really enjoyed watching this as I went to Rufford Abbey once with my partner back in 2013 and remember walking by the lakes. Walked to the Major Oak once too, but aside from a walk around Clumber Park on one other occasion and doing GoApe another time at Sherwood Pines, Sherwood Forest is an area I've hardly explored. Amazing that you were walking here in February given the spring-like weather you had on this day. Great video again Anthony. Keep safe and well 😊
Thanks Patrick. We’ve always been fortunate to have Sherwood Forest and Rufford so close by. It’s a lovely woodland walk with so many quiet parts once you move away from the main paths. It’s well worth exploring if you get chance. Lily enjoys appearing on RUclips more that the walking. She’s definitely more of a natural that I am! Thanks for watching 👍🙂
Nice to hear the skylarks in full voice Anthony. I have to confess to not knowing Nottinghamshire too well, though have been to a place called Budby Common (astonishingly, the last time we went we saw an elderly naked chap casually strolling across the heath 😬 ) a few times and also Attenborough Nature Reserve. Looked lovely that in the sunshine. ATB, Chris
Thanks Chris. Budby is only a stones throw from where we were on this video. Plenty of bird watching opportunities in this area for you. Loads of wildlife and rather sounds of the skylarks was lovely. I think a bit of warm, sunny weather makes everyone happy. It’s really nice to listen back to the sounds when editing and it’s one of the reasons I tend not to use much music on my videos as I like the sounds of nature.
Nice to see a bit of sun, the daffodils out and no mud. Like the look of the Abbey and we have been to Rievaulx Abbey, nice place to visit. Nice to get out of your daughter again, despite the chuntering lol! Cheers Alan
Thanks Alan. I only saw Rievaulx Abbey from the Cleveland Way track but I’d love to go back to see the Abbey as it looked impressive from afar
Lovely sunny day out Anthony. So nice to hear the birds and see the daffodils. I’m looking forward to getting out in the English countryside soon. I love volcanoes but it’s time for a change soon.
Thanks Richard. Those early signs of spring were nice. Unfortunately, the colder weather is now back so it may be worth waiting a few more weeks before you return!
Great walk Anthony. Stunning weather, a nice change from the dreadful weather we’ve had so far this year! Only been to Sherwood Forest once before to do an all night orienteering competition, so it’s nice to see it in daylight! Think we’re all running out of different local walks now, not long until we can explore further 😁 Another great video and you make a great duo! 👍😊
Thanks Alex. It was nice to be out in some warmer weather, although temperatures seem to have returned back to normal today 🙁. Counting the days until we can get further afield 👍
Great walk! so beautiful place. Thanks my friend
Many thanks!
Great video, sounded busy in the park. Loved all the history and sherwood forest is high on my places to visit list. Keep safe. 🤓
Thanks Tasha. Sherwood Forest is well worth a look. Hopefully, you’ll get to pay it a visit someday 🙂
Join the club running out of local walks to do but my tip is tell those walking with you that it's just a bit further or just got to over this hill but not to say the distance walking at all
Haha. I think that’s good advice. They never believe me anymore when I tell them how far the walk will be because it always ends up longer!
Nice to see Rufford and The Major Oak. I remember going inside the trunk when I was a child, of course you're not allowed to get close to the tree these days. Great weather, only 2 weeks ago it was sub zero.
Thanks Dave. I thought I’d been in the tree trunk before but I can’t have done as it was fenced off before I was born according to the sign! It was a stunning weather day which made for a very busy Rufford Park. Looks like the cooler weather is back again next week 🙁
I am so jealous that you can walk alongside such ancient Norman/Anglo-Saxon/Roman/etc. history. I love my areas history as well, don't get me wrong, but I have an affinity for British history. Love that I can go along with you to enjoy such beautiful days and such beautiful walks!
I suppose that’s the beauty of RUclips in that we get to experience cultures and history in other countries that we may not get chance to visit. If you get chance, it may be worth watching my video from Nelson’s monument and the 3 ships. I think you might enjoy that one if you like your British history 👍
I’m a bit late catching up with your latest videos so apologies. Looked a lovely sunny day for a walk. Spring is definitely on its way although based on today’s weather where I am, it may have changed its mind 😂
No worries Rob. I know you’ve been busy getting to grips with the new Sony camera. The spring like weather has definitely a false spring. Wet and windy here today! Hoping for brighter skies post lockdown that’s for sure
Hi Anthony like you iam now struggling to find local walks in which to take the camera along, but enjoyed this one with all the history and the old colliery signal box, plus the banter with daughter, hope you all enjoyed the takeaway nigel
Thanks Nigel. Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve walked Rufford and Sherwood Forest so many times over the years, taking the camera seemed a bit unnecessary. I forget that I have non local followers who may never have been and would find it interesting.
That ice pit is fascinating.
It certainly is. Quite a bit of history behind the place. Makes really interesting reading
I have a Robin Hood costume with green tights 🤭.
Haha. This comment made me chuckle. Sounds like you are well prepared for any fancy dress parties you’re invited too 😆
Keep sharing 🥰🥰
Thanks for watching
Great video!! What awesome weather you had. Ive never been to centre park but heard they're supposed to be good.
Cant believe you got your eat biten Lilly 🙈🙈
The sculpture park looked pretty cool I liked that.
The Abbey and ice houses looked really cool too!
Brilliant vide, information and footage as always 👏🏻 Massive tree that at the end!
ATB... Chris
Its strange as I’ve always had these places so close to home but never really looked into the history until now. The only good thing about the lockdown is being able to spend more time learning about the places local to us. Thanks for watching Chris 👍
@@AnthonyJohnson1 Yeah you're not wrong there! Weve been able to see local places close to us and educate ourselves further in our areas and also see other peoples local areas. Looking forward to the hills and mountains tho haha.
Awesome stuff look forward to your next one 😊
Nice mate. My grandparents lived in ollerton and I spend many many Sundays walking to both of these places. Rufford Park is just silly with people because its nice 👌. Did you find the other ice house. I found it by chance lol 😆 I've got a video of it somewhere. My grandad worked at ollerton and thorsby pit
We only saw the one ice house. Lily was moaning about the extra distance so we just made our way to Sherwood Forest. Quite fascinating history at Rufford isn’t there. Very few people seem to go for the walks though. Most folk were just socialising on the picnic benches. Some massive families out yesterday or Covid rule breakers. Wasn’t sure which 🙈
@@AnthonyJohnson1 the second ice house is not too far away from the big one. Its more towards the iron gates. Yeah loads just go for a short walk around the grounds. Ive walked old ollerton, Rufford, Edwinstowe and the back around past colliery to ollerton loads of times as a kid as my grandad lived walking miles on his days off lol 😆 I feel lily pain! 😆 she did well. Your just a machine mate lol 😆
It certainly has felt like spring Anthony. I would have expected it to gladden Lily's heart. Perhaps you should offer a takeaway before you go out. Ha ha! Some interesting historical sites there. A very pleasant time out. Mark
I think Lily enjoys it really. She likes to play the martyr to the camera 😆. Definitely a great weather day yesterday. Almost shorts and t-shirt weather!
@@AnthonyJohnson1 Almost shorts and T Anthony. You're both good together. She enjoys being were her dad out there to.
That looked like a nice walk! 😁 So you have a manager! Oh well, so far the idea of being your own Boss on RUclips! All the best! Kaat
Thanks Kaat. Lily claims to be my RUclips channel manager. She’s a bit more interested in the subscriber numbers etc whereas I don’t really care!
@@AnthonyJohnson1 it's fun to do stuff with someone else. My daughter doesn't mind being filmed and she makes my thumbnails. 😁 My son doesn't want to be on there!
I feel as though I'm a little behind on your videos, but I'll catch up eventually! I reckon geese are the most evil of all the birds, they look like they have nefarious plans so no wonder they went for Lily's ear!
No worries Tom. I find it difficult to find time to watch all of the channels I’m subscribed to these days too. Yes, those geese certainly are a bit unpredictable, particularly when food is on offer!
@@AnthonyJohnson1 first step is food, next is the world!
Great video in Nottinghamshire I see Lilly didn’t wait to see if you was ok crossing the road she was straight across 😊
I have been to centre parcs once great weekend but like you say very expensive
Great information on the abbey I have never been inside something I must do
You will be out of pocket with these takeaways, how about a walk down the Trent and past the worlds famous City ground 😊
Stay safe 😊
Thanks John. Taking the camera around the embankment and by the world famous City Ground would be great. It’s just a shame I live a bit too far away to do it during lockdown. I’ve never been to Centre Parcs, probably because I’m a tight arse 🤣
@@AnthonyJohnson1 all them takeaways your paying for 😜
Evening Anthony, love it when I see you have uploaded.
Great bit of banter between you two, some nice facts in there as well. Beautifully filmed as always, really enjoyed watching it. Just like you, I’m not too sure on that last fact haha 🙈🤣. Running out of local walks? Does this mean the end to weekly uploads then? Looking forward to things getting back to normal, and following your hiking adventures. All the best again both of you, Joe!
Thanks TJ. I’m not convinced Robin Hood and his Merry men would have all fit in the Major Oak unless they were all hobbits 🤣. I’ve got one more video from a walk the other week that will go on next Sunday but after that the video cupboard is bare. I might do a couple of reviews of things that people have asked me to do, although I might also just have a break until I can get back to the hills.
@@AnthonyJohnson1 fair enough Anthony, no pressure to upload. Easy for me to say that mind with our 1 video every couple of months 🙈😆
Nice walk! The weather has certainly taken a turn for the better. I'm off for a wander tomorrow, so hope it keeps up 😁 Stay safe👍
Thanks Des. The warm weather weather has certainly been a welcome relief after that long cold and snap. It’s inevitable that the beast from the east will return when lockdown eases🙈
@@AnthonyJohnson1 😁 Yes, I saw someone describe this as "Fool's Spring"
@@DesGreene very true! Predict the weather at your peril in the U.K.!