Rutland Water South Shore – Welland Viaduct loop from Deeping Gate

Rutland Water South Shore – Welland Viaduct loop from Deeping Gate

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Rutland Water South Shore – Welland Viaduct loop from Deeping Gate

03:47

86.7km

510m

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 13, 2026

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25.1 km

Empingham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Cracking Rutland village! Has a pub, shop and lovely thatched cottages.

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29.8 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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30.5 km

Rutland Water South Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the few places many local people are prepared to cycle, using the tracks around Rutland Water which are traffic-free. As Iain says, it can be very busy in …

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44.8 km

Seaton Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Decent enough climb. Not as steep as some in Rutland. One for the small chainring though!

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47.7 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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53.5 km

New Lodge Farm Café & Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Popped in as I was cycling through and glad I stopped for a Cappuccino and a Cake. Great Coffee and Raspberry and Almond Muffin ( Homemade?) I looked at the …

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54.6 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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