Sawley is a region characterized by diverse landscapes, offering a variety of outdoor activities. It features significant waterways such as the River Trent, River Ribble, and Erewash Canal, providing waterside paths and tranquil routes. The area also encompasses parts of the National Forest and the Forest of Bowland, with woodlands, open spaces, and challenging hills like Pendle Hill. This varied terrain supports several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, hiking, and more.
Sawley provides…
112
Routes
4.6
(173)
Average rating
2684
People visited

4.8
(6)
196
riders
53.3km
02:09
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

52
riders
90.7km
04:06
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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41
riders
47.5km
02:04
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
76.4km
03:29
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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190
runners
8.16km
00:50
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

61
runners
6.52km
00:40
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

56
runners
15.1km
01:34
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

44
runners
9.69km
01:00
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.5
(10)
97
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.4
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104
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

29
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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67
riders
48.2km
02:57
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
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82
hikers
6.13km
01:33
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.6
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55
hikers
10.5km
02:38
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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47
hikers
10.6km
02:40
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

3.0
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40
hikers
7.70km
01:56
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.3
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70
riders
40.5km
02:17
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
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27
riders
46.5km
02:23
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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21
riders
62.2km
03:20
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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11
riders
17.4km
01:00
130m
130m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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3.9
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37
riders
32.7km
01:49
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride.

4.7
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30
riders
34.8km
02:05
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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4
riders
59.9km
03:18
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

6
riders
50.8km
03:03
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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Sawley offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as waterside paths along the River Trent and Erewash Canal, and woodlands within the National Forest. Over 190 routes are available for exploration.
Sawley's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with over 4,000 visitors having explored the area. The routes have received an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 stars from more than 240 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Sawley offers numerous touring cycling routes, with more than 60 available. These often follow waterside paths along the River Trent and Erewash Canal, providing relatively flat terrain. A guide for these routes is available: Cycling around Sawley.
Road cycling routes in Sawley often utilize the well-connected network of paths, including sections of National Cycle Route 63. There are over 50 road cycling routes available in the area. Detailed information can be found in the guide: Road Cycling Routes around Sawley.
Sawley provides a range of hiking trails, with over 40 routes available. These trails explore diverse landscapes, from tranquil river paths near Attenborough Nature Reserve to woodlands within the National Forest. Hikers can find suitable trails in guides such as Hiking around Sawley.
Yes, Sawley offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often follow less challenging terrain, such as waterside paths. A dedicated guide for these trails is available: Easy hikes around Sawley.
Sawley is characterized by Trent Lock, a significant canal junction where the River Soar and Erewash Canal meet the River Trent. Nearby, Attenborough Nature Reserve offers tranquil river paths and bird-watching opportunities. The area is also part of the National Forest, featuring woodlands like Gresley and Tunnel Woods.
Sawley offers family-friendly outdoor activities, particularly along its waterside paths and within certain woodland areas. These routes are generally less strenuous and suitable for various ages. Many routes are categorized as family-friendly on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Sawley, covering various sports. These include Cycling around Sawley, Road Cycling Routes around Sawley, Hiking around Sawley, and Easy hikes around Sawley. Guides for running, mountain biking, and gravel biking are also available.
The Sawley Parish Council can be contacted for local information. Their official website is https://www.sawleyparishcouncil.org.uk. A phone number for the council is +447583226356.
Sawley features mountain biking trails, with over 10 routes available. These trails often traverse the woodlands within the National Forest, offering varied terrain. A guide for these routes is available: MTB Trails around Sawley.
Jogging routes in Sawley often follow the tranquil river paths and canal towpaths, such as those along the River Trent and Erewash Canal. There are over 15 jogging routes available. A guide for these routes is available: Running Trails around Sawley.

