Ailsworth is a conservation village located within the City of Peterborough, England, offering a gentle landscape well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The area features a mix of riverside paths, open meadows, and woodlands, with predominantly flat terrain. This makes Ailsworth a relevant destination for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more, providing access to natural features such as the Nene Way footpath and the nearby Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve.
Ailsworth…
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57
hikers
6.23km
01:35
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.80km
01:29
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.85km
01:44
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
10.6km
01:07
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.20km
00:34
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.4km
02:02
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.3km
02:01
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210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64.3km
03:36
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29.3km
01:48
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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25
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58.2km
02:19
250m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57.3km
02:24
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

12
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73.8km
03:17
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Ailsworth offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and jogging. The area features a gentle landscape with riverside paths, meadows, and woodlands.
Popular hiking routes in Ailsworth include a 3.9-mile (6.2 km) River Nene loop from Castor and a 4.2-mile (6.8 km) loop from Ailsworth through the local landscape. The area also features sections of the long-distance Nene Way footpath. More details are available in the Hiking around Ailsworth guide.
Yes, Ailsworth's predominantly flat Cambridgeshire landscape makes it suitable for easy hikes. Trails along the River Nene and through nature reserves offer accessible options for various ability levels. Consult the Easy hikes around Ailsworth guide for specific routes.
Ailsworth's flat to gently undulating terrain and quiet country lanes are conducive to various cycling activities. Options include road cycling and touring cycling through picturesque rural settings. Information on routes can be found in the Cycling around Ailsworth and Road Cycling Routes around Ailsworth guides.
While the region is generally flat, some routes are suitable for mountain biking. The landscape offers diverse terrain for off-road exploration. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around Ailsworth guide.
Ailsworth offers access to the River Nene, with numerous riverside paths. The area also features meadows, woodlands, and the nearby Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve, providing diverse natural environments for exploration.
Walking routes in Ailsworth vary in length. Examples include a 3.9-mile (6.2 km) loop along the River Nene and a 10.4-mile (16.7 km) path that includes historical points of interest. Many routes can be completed within 1 to 2 hours.
Outdoor routes in Ailsworth have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,300 users who have explored the 8 available routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ailsworth, including Hiking around Ailsworth, Easy hikes around Ailsworth, Cycling around Ailsworth, MTB Trails around Ailsworth, Road Cycling Routes around Ailsworth, and Running Trails around Ailsworth.
Official information about Ailsworth can be found on the Ailsworth Parish Council website. The website address is ailsworthparishcouncil.org.uk. For direct inquiries, the Parish Clerk can be reached at 07889 669550.

