He's a Legend! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 searches for Robin Hood in Yorkshire

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 takes me on a ride through Yorkshire in search of Robin Hood.
Nottingham has claimed Robin Hood as one of theirs, but the evidence suggests he was from Wakefield area in Yorkshire. The forest of Barnsdale is where multiple stories and evidence points to.
Grad your cuppa and let’s go hunting.
Ride safe,
Dave
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[@johnlenart597]

I also hope to find many new things on my little Classic this year. Riding slower will be the key., faster when needed. Great video. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@mbhambleton]

Another great ride out, thank you

[@bobman7881]

As a child I shot thousands of arrows pretending I was Robin Hood lol Now in my 70s I still love and enjoy archery

[@daviddavies5347]

Enjoyed the video. In fact I was thinking of somewhere to go today and although I’ve been to the places you mention that’s where I’ll go on this sunny Sunday! Funny enough that little diversion you took via Skelbrooke I often use when going up to Campsall and beyond!

[@timothyburgess3234]

Well, I've lived in the area for over 25 years and I never knew any of that! Been over the went bridge thousands of times, never noticed that blue plaque! Will stop next time. I often ride round that area, love that lane to Burghwallis! Great video.

[@felixVanDiemen]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@martinowl]

No doubt in my mind, Robin was a Donny lad! We even have an airport named in his honour! lol. Although I’m pretty sure Finningley village was in Nottinghamshire until the boundary changes around 1974, when South Yorkshire was invented 😱. A great ride around the area. I believe Oldn goldie did a bit about that dilapidated house in one of his vlogs. Looking forward to further adventures.

[@adrianstrand1120]

Lovely combination of biking and interesting history, we have a Robin Hoods chair at Ennerdale Water in the Lake District, it’s a rocky outcrop at the lakeside.

[@sonnyday6830]

that was incredibly interesting, we have all heard of the legend but good to see where he was meant to be.

[@chrisweeks6973]

That was a nice meander, Dave. Interesting to hear the historical fcts, legends and myths - not to mention pure conjecture - about Robin Hood.

[@Peter234100]

Great bimble on Betsy and I think you have altered your sound set up as listening like I do on Bluetooth hearing aids the sound today was spot on ! 😊

[@steveray8056]

So glad to see Betsy is keeping you entertained and taking you on some fabulous little jaunts. Keep sharing these fab videos.

[@bobman7881]

I really always enjoy your videos, so interesting your country has such a rich history

[@philcox8771]

Very entertaining run in Robin Hood country Dave, great meander down the back lanes & yes Betsy will require a bath… cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@DerekWarner-m3q]

Nice little journey, into history /mythology!! thanks!

[@mikehatswell3961]

Very interesting, can’t believe how many times I’ve traveled up and down that section of the A1 and not realised that Robin Hood’s Well was there, thanks for that Dave, where did you get your gauntlets from they’re great, I haven’t seen any like that for years, proper job 👍 all the best buddy 👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Mike Glad you liked the video. The gloves are from Goldtop. Fantastic value as well. Marino wool pile lined they feel really good. They were about £70ish . Ride safe mate, Dave

[@michaelpullen8527]

Lovely interesting ride. Great stuff and keeping us entertained whilst away on holiday. Shocked to see the weather hasn’t improved since we left!

[@chrislaunders8283]

I often go through Norton, on my Norton !! At 19.16 there's a lane off back to your left, it's the drive down in to a redundant quarry with a house nestling in the bottom, you would have got a glimpse of it if you had been coming the way. Also at 7.36 there is a house in front of you where the entire corner on both storeys is green glass, looks a bit weird in the daytime but beautiful when the rooms are lit at night as it nullifies the green considerably.

[@petejones1957]

Nice one again Dave, On the theme of Robin Hood, have you visited Little John's grave in Hathersage i wonder? Laughed when you said about washing the bike, rode mine for 2 hours yesterday, spent 3 hours washing and polishing it today! ( and enjoyed every minute!!) ride safe

[@martinowl]

Yea mine also needed a wash after yesterday’s ride out! Lol

[@adaffodil6695]

Great (and interesting) video. I know this area quite well as I have friends in Campsall and South Kirkby. By the way next time you are Peak District way an interesting tie in to the Robin Hood theme is that Little John is buried in Hathersage churchyard.

[@dr.maturin4648]

I enjoyed this video. My first two-wheeled vehicle was a Robin Hood brand green bicycle I got for Christmas when I was ten years old. It had a working speedometer and I attached a clothes pin to hold a playing card against the spokes so it sounded like a motor when the wheels turned. 50 years later I had a Bullet 500 which sounded a lot better!

[@Wigglesway]

Glad to see you and Betsy getting along so well and as always finding some time interesting places to visit 👍

[@kyotosal]

Thank you for this nice video. I have a black and maroon RE Classic 350 also here in Thailand but my seats are brown. Mine is a 2023 model. I love seeing the English countryside and really appreciate your history about Robin Hood. It makes me want to study it more myself. I am subscribed to your channel and will be looking forward to future videos. Thanks again....Sal : )

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, thanks for subscribing, I'm going to be doing lots more history rides with lovely countryside. The original seats were brown on my seats, these are the touring seats that were fitted when I got it. Enjoy riding your Classic 350, ride safe, Dave

[@davidhall3503]

Thanks for another interesting video,

[@FelliniMotorcycle]

Brilliant video, Dave. Robin Hood has always been a favorite. As for Google maps, I've quit then as well, for the exact same reason. I've gone to the Beeline Moto II.

[@bvgb921]

There are currently around 17 different places claiming Robin Hood came from their area, I even heard a Scotsman saying he was actually called Robin Mc Hood, I guess we'll never know for sure. But he was often refered to as Robin of Loxley, so where was the village of Loxley, is that the way to go ?

[@gillianstapleton7741]

Loxley is a village near Sheffield.

[@colinbreeze2814]

Always very entertaining. I look forward to your trips. Stay safe and keep them coming👍

[@85waspnest]

According to another legend, Robin Hood married Marian at St.Mary's church in Edwinstowe. The town has a statue of them in their honour. Various parts of the country lay claim to Robin Hood. I doubt we'll ever know the truth as the stories have been changed so many times over many centuries.

[@Retro_Iron]

Throughly enjoyable ride and commentary!

[@Tommy-Atkins]

Excellent video and accompanying tale!….( ps do you mind if I enquire what gauntlets you are sporting?!…they look both warm and svelte …unlike some which stick out on the forearm like Batman’s costume accessory!! 😎👍)

[@dartmoormole]

Enjoyed this

[@SunofYork]

I have spent fathrings... that was the cost of hard liquorice

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Robin Hood .. my favorite hero 👍

[@andrewshields5322]

Nah Rob Roy McGregor he really did exist and became a legend in his own lifetime

[@R_Life345]

I also bought new Classic 350 from Reown in India

[@andrewshields5322]

I watched the Tony Robinson documentary on Robin Hood, and just about every county in England claims a bit of him. Rob Roy McGregor is a true rogue and his exploits are well documented and fascinating if you get away from Walter Scott's fantasy.

[@MsDenver2]

Do you know I was up Nottingham in Sherwood Forest the one day when a man in green tights , green tunic and brown hat and he said in a broad Yorkshire accent hand over ya money I said no and chased him all the way back up Yorkshire 🫢🤓🧌