Little Bytham Viaduct – Castle Bytham Road loop from Bourne

Little Bytham Viaduct – Castle Bytham Road loop from Bourne

Moderate

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Little Bytham Viaduct – Castle Bytham Road loop from Bourne

02:46

67.0km

460m

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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.5 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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16.0 km

Castle Bytham Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice rolling road leading to a safe place to cross the A1

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18.9 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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19.2 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

28.9 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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30.7 km

Thatched Cottage Between Market Overton and Teigh

Highlight • Structure

Picturesque chocolate box cottage, located in between Market Overton and Teigh.

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35.4 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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50.2 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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51.1 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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