Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge – Empingham Village loop from Witham on the Hill

Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge – Empingham Village loop from Witham on the Hill

Moderate

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Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge – Empingham Village loop from Witham on the Hill

04:07

90.8km

670m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.48 km

Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Great photo op and ideal water break location

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11.7 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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12.0 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

16.3 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid the B668

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23.0 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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34.8 km

Lovely converted barn with a lovely garden and kids play area. Food is very good and reasonably priced. Good choice of ice creams. Can get busy on weekends especially in the summer, but still highly recommended.

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41.9 km

The Milk Shed Farm Dairy Vending Machines

Highlight • Cafe

7.00-7.00 daily handy for a quick fluids topup as it has a tap. EDIT Which turns out is only HOT water. Which i didnt expect on my second visit

Cheese chutney, milkshakes, tiffin/flapjacks, eggs, coffee machine, sink

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68.4 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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