Empingham Village – Welland Viaduct loop from Corby

Empingham Village – Welland Viaduct loop from Corby

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Empingham Village – Welland Viaduct loop from Corby

05:24

111km

910m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.4 km

Ketton Stone Bridge over the River Chater

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over the Chater, is around 17th century in origin, and was restored in 1849. The nearby church features a Norman arch dating back to 1190.

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32.3 km

Steadfold Lane Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Gradual climb. Quite long with a false crest. Good for training

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44.1 km

Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Great photo op and ideal water break location

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45.1 km

Pillowsyke Holt

Forest

46.5 km

Bythams Community Shop & Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Café now fully-open and very welcoming to cyclists. Great coffee, cake & breakfast rolls - request to call ahead on 07775649632 if you have a group order & are in a hurry.

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47.4 km

Dip and Dash Segment

Highlight • Climb

Short but fast and swooping descent and climb. Hit it hard coming southbound into Castle Bytham and stay in the big ring to power up the gradient past the village sign.

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66.7 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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72.1 km

Limekiln Spinney

Forest

80.4 km

Empingham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Cracking Rutland village! Has a pub, shop and lovely thatched cottages.

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99.2 km

Welland Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The viaduct is 1,275 yards (1166m) long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet span. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the United Kingdom

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