Twyford Woods
Twyford Wood is an interesting woodland for mountain bikers due to it's history means it offers a choice of hard, wide tracks to ride down, or smaller, more secluded paths to explore.
The wood was a second world war airfield, RAF North Witham, and still retains many military artefacts, including the wide open runways and the derelict control tower. The concrete runways make for excellent all-weather cycle routes.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | Family Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Grantham |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Distance: | 4-5 miles |
| Level: | Easy |
| Rating: | 2.50 |
| Website: | www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
Twyford Wood is part of Kesteven Forest. Colsterworth is the nearest town or village. Twyford is located 1 mile east of the A1 near Colsterworth village, on the A151.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Bourne Woods Trails (5.0miles)
- Rutland Water Cycleway (6.1miles)
- Belvoir Loop Trail - Stathern (7.3miles)
- Asfordby Hill Steel Works (9.4miles)
- Scartree Trail - Stamford (9.8miles)
- Adrenaline Alley Skate Park - Corby (13.2miles)
- Orton BMX Track - Peterborough (13.8miles)
- Ruddington Park 4X Track - Ruddington (14.7miles)
- Lady Bay Skatepark - Nottingham (14.9miles)
- Desborough Skatepark - kettering/Northampton (16.7miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.