Things to Do around The Outwoods

The Outwoods is a 110-acre (45-hectare) ancient woodland located south of Loughborough, Leicestershire. It is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geological and ecological value. The woodland features pre-Cambrian rocks dating back 700 million years.

The Outwoods offers various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. There are 8 routes available across these sports. Users have rated the routes an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars.

The Outwoods provides a network of trails suitable for hiking, ranging from easy-access paths to more challenging sections. Specific komoot guides are available, such as Hiking around The Outwoods and Easy hikes around The Outwoods. Popular routes include 'The Outwoods – View from Buck Hill loop' and 'The Labyrinth loop'.

While the woodland itself is primarily for walking, the surrounding region offers opportunities for road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking. Komoot provides guides such as Road Cycling Routes around The Outwoods and Cycling around The Outwoods. Routes often feature scenic reservoir views and varied terrain.

Dedicated mountain biking trails are found in the wider area around The Outwoods, rather than within the woodland itself. Nearby locations like Beacon Hill Country Park and Swithland Woods offer trails for mountain biking. The Charnwood Forest area is recognized for its diverse terrain for mountain biking, and a guide for MTB Trails around The Outwoods is available.

The Outwoods offers paths suitable for families, including easy-access routes. A children's natural play area is also available. A specific komoot guide for Family-friendly hikes around The Outwoods provides detailed information.

Dogs are permitted in The Outwoods. Visitors are expected to keep dogs under control. A komoot guide for Dog-friendly hikes around The Outwoods is available for those exploring with their pets.

The Outwoods is an ancient woodland with rocks dating back 700 million years, making it a site of international importance for the study of early life forms. It features pre-Cambrian rocky outcrops, diverse plant life including wet alder, dry oak, and birch trees, and a carpet of bluebells and wood anemones in spring.

A 24-hour car park is available at The Outwoods. Parking charges apply. The car park provides convenient access to the woodland trails and amenities.

The Outwoods provides practical amenities for visitors, including a 24-hour car park, toilets, and a children's natural play area. A visitor center with Olivia's Coffee and Bakery is also on-site.

More than 84,000 visitors have shared their experiences in The Outwoods on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 6,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.

Komoot offers several guides for The Outwoods, including Hiking around The Outwoods, Dog-friendly hikes around The Outwoods, and Road Cycling Routes around The Outwoods. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, running trails, and MTB trails.

Official information about The Outwoods is available on the Charnwood Borough Council website. The Outwoods is managed by the Outwoods Management Committee under the council. The official website is https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/outwoodsinformation.