Little Bytham Viaduct – The Bull Climb loop from Northborough

Little Bytham Viaduct – The Bull Climb loop from Northborough

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Little Bytham Viaduct – The Bull Climb loop from Northborough

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83.8km

420m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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632 m

Packhorse Bridge, Deeping St. James

Highlight • Bridge

The Packhorse Bridge at Deeping St. James was built in 1651, just after the English Civil War.

The bridge is narrow, with refuge ledges either side of the bridge for …

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21.9 km

Little Bytham Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive viaduct that carries high speed trains. Well wouth a ride out and under the large structure.

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24.5 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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25.4 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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43.2 km

Wymondham Windmill, Tea Rooms & Windmill Wheels Bike Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An absolute pleasure to return here!
Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Also, many places to leave your bike in sight from the cafe.
Staff is always pleasant friendly …

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49.1 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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56.4 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid the B668

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61.0 km

The Olive Branch

Highlight • Restaurant

The Olive Branch is a small village pub in Rutland, England’s smallest county. In 2021, this upmarket pub was awarded UK Pub of the Year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2021.

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66.3 km

Castledike Wood

Forest

66.7 km

Little Warren

Forest

83.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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