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Sherwood Forest near Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures) in the county of Nottinghamshire

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W of Scofton)

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...

St Peter & St Paul Church  - Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures) in the county of Nottinghamshire

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE of Scofton)

This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes...

Weir close up

Maltby (70 Pictures) in the county of South Yorkshire

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW of Scofton)

The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW of Scofton)

Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times...

A picture of Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough (172 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE of Scofton)

The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture...

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Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction S)

The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)

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Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)

The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....

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Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and most outstanding surviving examples of a late medieval house in the country. It.....

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)

Pleasley Pit Country park is a reclaimed colliery site, which now offers nature lovers the chance to see record numbers of.....

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)

The dilapidated ruins of Conisbrough Castle make an impressive sight, particularly its keep, which is unusual in design. The.....


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