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Rutland
Oakham

Descent to Horn Mill Bridge – Rutland Country Lane loop from Oakham

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Rutland
Oakham

Descent to Horn Mill Bridge – Rutland Country Lane loop from Oakham

Moderate

4.7

(6)

53

riders

Descent to Horn Mill Bridge – Rutland Country Lane loop from Oakham

02:27

53.4km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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17.9 km

Descent to Horn Mill Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Heading west, this is a pleasant dip on the quiet back lane from Stamford to Oakham, via Casterton and Burley. Be wary of oncoming cars on the narrow bridge at …

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20.8 km

Wing Plantations

Forest

3

21.9 km

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4

23.2 km

Rutland Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

Newly laid tarmac on this very quiet lane. A bit narrow if you meet a car.

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5

23.9 km

Little stretch of road with cattle grids at either end. Sheep roam freely here. Red kites can be spotted here as well.

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6

31.8 km

The Olive Branch

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The Olive Branch is a small village pub in Rutland, England’s smallest county. In 2021, this upmarket pub was awarded UK Pub of the Year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2021.

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32.1 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

8

41.8 km

The Bull Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Part of a local clubs time trial course. The Bull Climb is an enjoyable climb, made better by a decent surface. The village shop at the top serves good sandwiches …

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9

52.2 km

Oakham Castle Great Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Great Hall of Oakham Castle is hailed as the finest surviving example of Norman domestic architecture in Europe. Built between 1180 and 1190, great banquets and courts would have …

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10

52.6 km

Sigma Sports

Highlight • Rest Area

Very welcoming bike shop. Enjoyed a free coffee whilst browsing :)
Staff were very accommodating, space for bikes to be parked inside shop as well as outside.

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53.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

1.10 km

734 m

166 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

14.8 km

226 m

152 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

26°C

13°C

20 %

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