Stamford Historic Town Centre – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Stamford

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Stamford Historic Town Centre – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Stamford

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Stamford Historic Town Centre – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Stamford

02:53

47.6km

320m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.3 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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417 m

Stamford Bridge

Highlight • River

A pleashant walk across the meadows and time to rest.

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760 m

The historic Lincolnshire town of Stamford's old timber-framed houses and charming limestone buildings stand proud on the banks of the River Welland. It's situated where the counties of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, …

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15.3 km

Barnsdale Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Visit for several reasons. Good cafe with nice food and cakes. Plenty of tables inside and outside in the garden. My pictures of outside tables are not very good it's …

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19.4 km

Burley Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steady climb out of Oakham. Not too steep ideal for all levels.

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22.9 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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27.0 km

Viewpoint

28.3 km

The Horse and Jockey Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular pub on the Rutland water walking and cycling route. Gets insanely busy at weekends in the summer.

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30.1 km

Garden Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Worth searching out the cafe at the back

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33.3 km

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Picturesque route around the Water, which is traffic-free and safe for children. The impact of all those cars travelling to car the parks, with bikes on board, make the approaching lanes busy for cyclists at times.

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