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…
111
Routes
4.7
(149)
Average rating
2430
People visited

185
runners
8.16km
00:50
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
runners
15.0km
01:33
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

44
runners
9.69km
01:00
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
runners
4.94km
00:30
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.5
(24)
121
riders
41.6km
02:46
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(10)
95
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
44
riders
53.1km
03:04
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
riders
72.3km
04:12
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

96
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

56
riders
59.2km
02:30
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

55
riders
73.3km
02:59
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
54
riders
60.5km
02:38
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.5
(4)
58
hikers
10.5km
02:38
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(8)
43
hikers
10.6km
02:40
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

59
hikers
4.60km
01:10
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
17
hikers
15.2km
03:50
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(9)
31
riders
37.4km
02:10
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
8
riders
16.5km
00:51
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(8)
32
riders
33.1km
01:52
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(11)
26
riders
34.8km
02:05
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.4
(5)
60
riders
40.5km
02:18
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
29
riders
46.1km
02:22
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
24.7km
01:17
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
62.0km
03:20
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
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.

