Red Lion Square, Stamford – Welland Viaduct loop from Glinton

Red Lion Square, Stamford – Welland Viaduct loop from Glinton

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Red Lion Square, Stamford – Welland Viaduct loop from Glinton

04:16

90.6km

710m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.11 km

The Millstone Inn, Barnack

Highlight • Pub

Quaint Lincolnshire village. Nice thatched cottages.

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12.6 km

Burghley House

Highlight • Historical Site

Burghley House is an Elizabethan house (circa 1587) featuring a serpentine park that was designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.

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15.3 km

Red Lion Square, Stamford

Highlight • Settlement

Stamford is a very pretty town with a lovely old High Street. Lots of good cafes to stop for a break.

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17.5 km

Toll Bar Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It’s not steep. Good to end a route on.

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24.1 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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51.6 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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58.3 km

Bulwick Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

lovely village store and tea garden selling home made produce, cakes, breakfast and lunch. Open Tues-Sat, 10-1600. Very accommodating, plenty of space to park up bikes.

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