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Welland Viaduct – Collyweston–Ketton Bridge loop from Wymondham

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Melton
Wymondham

Welland Viaduct – Collyweston–Ketton Bridge loop from Wymondham

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5.0

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Welland Viaduct – Collyweston–Ketton Bridge loop from Wymondham

05:03

102km

860m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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After 96.8 km for 328 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

27.3 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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2

45.6 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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3

51.5 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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4

51.6 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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5

69.4 km

Collyweston Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long gradual climb. Good for staying in the saddle. Good for beginners and intermediate

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6

70.5 km

Collyweston–Ketton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge crosses the River Welland, at the bottom of Ketton Road / Collyweston hill. It's a great vantage point but a bit narrow, so if you fancy a stop …

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7

71.7 km

The bridge over the Chater, is around 17th century in origin, and was restored in 1849. The nearby church features a Norman arch dating back to 1190.

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75.6 km

New Wood

Forest

85.6 km

Limekiln Spinney

Forest

10

91.4 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid the B668

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96.9 km

Cribb's Meadow

Nature Reserve

B

102 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.7 km

4.21 km

1.58 km

593 m

393 m

125 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

48.0 km

894 m

393 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 13 July

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