Cycling in Melton Mowbray

Cycling guide to Melton Mowbray

Cycling from Melton Mowbray provides three main loop options offering different distances and terrain. The Melton Mowbray – Bingham loop covers 67.6km with an elevation gain of 461m, passing through several villages including Belvoir and Redmile. It includes the biggest climb of 1.8km at an average gradient of 5.3%, reaching 154m. The Melton Mowbray – Greetham loop is shorter at 47.4km with 311m of climbing, passing places like Buckminster and South Witham, reaching a high point of 159m. The Melton Mowbray – Spalding loop is the longest at 118.2km with 569m of elevation gain, passing many villages including Spalding and Bourne, with a maximum height of 135m.

Best time to ride

The best months to ride these routes are July and August. Temperatures recorded are between 12°C in August on the Bingham loop and up to 25°C in August on the Spalding loop, with 17°C noted in July on the Greetham loop.

Terrain

The routes around Melton Mowbray range from rolling to moderately hilly terrain. The biggest climb on the Bingham loop is 1.8km long with an average gradient of 5.3% and maximum 8.4%, reaching 154m. Overall, the loops reach elevations from 135m to 167m, with typical gradients modest and climbs spread throughout the longer routes.