Belvoir Castle – Belvoir Hilltop Road loop from Waltham on the Wolds

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Belvoir Castle – Belvoir Hilltop Road loop from Waltham on the Wolds

Moderate

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Belvoir Castle – Belvoir Hilltop Road loop from Waltham on the Wolds

01:45

28.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.34 km

All Saints Church, Knipton

Highlight • Religious Site

Quaint little English village with coffee on sale at the post office

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8.37 km

Knipton Village

Highlight • Pub

Knipton is a charming village in the Vale of Belvoir. With beautiful yellow sandstone houses around the village centre, it truly is a picturesque place. Despite its fairly small population, …

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14.9 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belvoir Castle sits ontop of a hill rising over the valley of Belvoir, commanding views of North Leicestershire for many miles.

The house has been the ancestral home of the …

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14.9 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely route, steady climb to the top. A nice watering hole and ice cream is awaiting you.

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15.3 km

Café Allez! Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Cafe

Really good cycling cafe. Well priced and plenty of seating.

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15.4 km

Little Treats coffee van at Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

A delightful coffee van parked in the visitor car park of Belvoir castle. Surrounded by wooden benches and with a stunning view across the vale of Belvoir its the perfect …

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16.4 km

Carlisle Wood

Highlight • Forest

16.9 km

Belvoir Hilltop Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely bit of road across the top of Belvoir from the castle down to Eastwell. Even better with sunshine and a tailwind but enjoyable road surface and views none the …

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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