This morning we left Scotch Corner and drove to Sherwood Forest. There's not so much forest as expected, but there are some really nice old trees and it makes for a good walk. We walked on the marked trails and went for quite a ways. There is an old tree called the Major Oak and is extremely old. We walked on another path to the south and came to the end of the forest. There was a mini-amusement park with concessions. We turned around and walked back to the tourist center at Sherwood Forest. There are a few interesting exhibits there, including a life-size carving of Robin and Little John in combat.

We then drove to Stratford-on-Avon and walked around the town. A lot of great half-timbered buildings and a nice park. We stopped at McDonalds for lunch.

Sherwood Forest

The Major Oak Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest Littlejohn and Robin in combat

Stratford

Stratford

After lunch, we searched for a B&B for the night. We located one somewhat north of Stratford, named the Hill Cottage, run by a young couple with children. It was a very old house, and we got a room upstairs. After getting the room, we headed for the Rollright Stones, which are situated between Stratford and Oxford. This is a very interesting and old stone circle. It gave us a strange feeling to be there. I can't say more about it. It has to be experienced. We then returned to Stratford for supper, and found a delightful pub called the Old Thatch Tavern. It wasn't thatched, so we don't know how it got that name. We headed back to the Hill Cottage and turned in for the night.

Rollright Stones

Rollright Stones

Rollright Stones The King Stone

Panoramic view Rollright Stones

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