Robin Hood Pilgrimage through Sherwood Forest

Walk with Guy through Sherwood Forest, touch the Major Oak, hear Robin’s ballads, and dwell in the church where Robin married Maid Marion
This is a 'Bring your own Beliefs' pilgrimage, and will include:
- New ways of meeting old pilgrim places (bring your own beliefs)
- Songs on the path
- Opportunities for silence and musical rapture - engaging history and mythology.
Join Guy Hayward, singer, storyteller, and co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust, for a guided walk through the storied landscape of Sherwood Forest — once part of a vast royal hunting ground in medieval England.
Starting in the historic village of Edwinstowe, where the outlaw legend still lingers in the air, you’ll walk beneath the ancient green canopy to the awe-inspiring Major Oak, estimated to be over 1,000 years old and long associated with Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men.
Along the route, Guy will share traditional ballads and forgotten tales that trace the evolution of the Robin Hood myth — from rebellious yeoman to symbol of justice — and explore how real events in 12th- and 13th-century England gave rise to one of our most enduring folk heroes. The pilgrimage culminates at St Mary’s Church in Edwinstowe, a sacred site said to be where Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married — a story first written down in the 15th-century ballads but likely rooted in even older oral traditions.
Through music, story, and place, this pilgrimage invites you to engage not only with legend, but with the deep cultural memory held in the trees, stones, and songs of Nottinghamshire’s most iconic forest.

What to bring:
- Packed lunch
- Appropriate clothes and shoes
- Waterproofs or Umbrella (depending on weather)
- Waterbottle.
How do I get to the start of the pilgrimage?
Details to come.

FAQ’s
Who can come? Anyone over 18 (or under 18 with parental guidance, bearing in mind the walking distance).
Is this religious? All and no-faiths are equally welcome. We operate a “Bring Your Own Beliefs” policy. We ask that all participating pilgrims tolerate one another, whatever their beliefs.
Will I be asked to share my feelings with the group? We like to keep things light and breezy, so there will be no group emotional sharing moments. If you want to share your feelings in personal conversation when walking with others that is up to you, but certainly not compulsory.
Are there fitness limitations? Pilgrimage is moderately intense. If you struggle to walk all day, this type of pilgrimage may be an unsuitable activity for you right now. There are always plenty of escape points en route. But we will walk slowly, and start early, and five miles is a manageable distance for the majority of people. Unfortunately this pilgrimage is not suited for mobility-impaired people or those requiring wheelchair access.
Can I bring my dog? Sadly not - we can’t accommodate dogs on our guided pilgrimages. However, if you have a registered assistance dog, they are welcome.
What does my money go? What's this all for? The funds raised from this limited space event allow the team at British Pilgrimage Trust (a registered charity) to spend more time making it possible for thousands of pilgrims to make pilgrimage themselves by engaging with our ever-increasing range of free resources. For more details about our charitable activities, please check here.
If you would like to make a donation in addition to, or in place of, a ticket, click here.
We hope to see you on the path.



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