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King'S Cliffe

View of Rutland Water – Welland Viaduct loop from King's Cliffe

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

riders

View of Rutland Water – Welland Viaduct loop from King's Cliffe

05:07

72.5km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 310 m for 302 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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458 m

Kings Cliffe Meadow

Nature Reserve

2

14.8 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This iconic church is Rutland's most famous landmark. It was saved from the water and is now open for guided tours that recount the history of this beautiful building and …

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3

15.0 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Monument

An iconic and unusual Rutland landmark. Saved from demolition in the 1970's following public protest, the church now seems to float when the lake is full, at other times it …

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4

15.1 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the …

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5

17.5 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The dam at the east end of Rutland Water has a good flat straight section of cycle trip with views over the reservoir and nearby Empingham.

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6

20.3 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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7

31.6 km

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Relatively easy gravel route around the lake

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33.8 km

Hambleton Wood

Forest

9

47.2 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great family riding, gravel tracks and tarmac. Family friendly.

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10

61.1 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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71.2 km

Westhay Wood

Forest

B

72.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

20.3 km

14.8 km

4.30 km

3.07 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

31.9 km

17.5 km

17.5 km

3.96 km

1.65 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

44 %

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