Welland Viaduct – Stamford Historic Town Centre loop from Thorpe Achurch

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East Northamptonshire

Thorpe Achurch

Welland Viaduct – Stamford Historic Town Centre loop from Thorpe Achurch

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Welland Viaduct – Stamford Historic Town Centre loop from Thorpe Achurch

04:47

79.8km

550m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.75 km

Beans, Oundle

Highlight • Cafe

This Coffee Shop - run by a veteran cyclist, Phil - is a must stop if exploring the gorgeous Northants/Rutland/Lincolnshire/Leicestershire countryside around Oundle. He has locks, multi tools, pumps, etc …

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26.0 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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42.8 km

Stamford Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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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43.4 km

Albert Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pedestrian bridge over the river Welland which cyclists can use to avoid the very busy, double lights bridge crossing by The George.

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45.2 km

Burghley House Café Terrace

Highlight • Cafe

45.8 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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49.1 km

The Masons

Highlight • Pub

Open for food and drink seven days a week, The Millstone even has a cut through to the Hills & Holes National Nature Reserve so it's perfect for a drink …

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