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Melton Mowbray – Bingham

Melton Mowbray, England, United KingdomRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Created from a ride on Tuesday 4th August 2020

68 km
Distance
340 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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A large cruciform church dating from the twelfth century, although little of this fabric is visible. The oldest part of the church is the base of the tower. The church consists of nave with north and
Photo: Jules & Jenny from Lincoln, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
340 m
Distance
68 km
050100150200m0 km204068 km175 m · highest, at 47.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a medium-distance loop with moderate climbing.

A 68 km loop from Melton Mowbray in England with 461 m climbing.

Starting at Melton Mowbray, the route quickly passes through Sysonby and Thorpe Arnold, encountering the first climb from 3.7 km lasting 1.7 km with a gain of 41 m at an average gradient of 2.5%. The route continues via Wycomb, Scalford, Eastwell, and Eaton before reaching Belvoir. The terrain remains mostly flat to rolling with minor roads dominating the 67.6 km loop, including 13.6 km without cafes or shops from 52.6 km onwards. Most of the roads are paved with just 2% gravel or unpaved, and 6.1 km on main roads lack cycle lanes. There are 15.3 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more.

Highlights

  • First climb from 3.7 km lasting 1.7 km
  • Second climb from 39.7 km lasting 2 km
  • Highest point near Blackberry Hill at 20.1 km
  • Passes through Melton Mowbray and Bingham area

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Thorpe Arnold 3.9 km
  2. Wycomb 7.5 km
  3. Scalford 7.8 km
  4. Eastwell 13.4 km
  5. Eaton 15.1 km
  6. Knipton 19.2 km
  7. Belvoir 20.9 km
  8. Redmile 22.7 km
  9. Barkestone 24.7 km
  10. Plungar 27.4 km
  11. Granby 30.4 km
  12. Barnstone 32.6 km
  13. Langar 33.9 km
  14. Harby 38.1 km
  15. Goadby Marwood 44.3 km
  16. Waltham on the Wolds 46.6 km
  17. Stonesby 48.8 km
  18. Sproxton 52.5 km
  19. Coston 55 km
  20. Garthorpe 56.9 km
  21. Saxby 58.7 km
  22. Freeby 59.6 km
  23. Stapleford 60.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—3.7 km1.7 km41 m2.5 %3.9 %124 m
—39.7 km2 km89 m4.4 %7.8 %158 m

High point 174 m at 47.1 km; low point 25 m. Passes beneath Blackberry Hill.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
84% minor road · 6% main road · 3% quiet street · 3% major road
Main roads
6.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
15.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Waltham Road (5 km), B676 (4 km), Stonesby Road (4 km), Waltham Lane (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
12% climbing · 14% descending · 73% flat
Steep sections
1 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.5% at 41.2 km
Longest descent
3 km from 19.6 km, dropping 87 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.8 kmKitchen and Coffee · café · 140 m off route
  2. 1.8 kmMelton ReCycles · bike shop · 220 m off route
  3. 1.8 kmAllied Pharmacy · pharmacy · 160 m off route
  4. 3.1 kmTesco · supermarket · 150 m off route
  5. 3.1 kmTesco Petrol · petrol station · 50 m off route
  6. 7.8 kmScalford Spout · spring · 70 m off route
  7. 7.9 kmThe Kings Arms · pub · 30 m off route
  8. 12.7 kmCrossroads Cafe, Farm Shop and Dairy · café · on the route
  9. 21 kmThe Fuel Tank · café · 90 m off route
  10. 21 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  11. 27.5 kmThe Anchor · pub · on the route
  12. 33.9 kmUnicorn's Head · pub · 200 m off route
  13. 37.9 kmT Junction Cafe · café · on the route
  14. 37.9 kmHarby Garage · convenience store · 40 m off route
  15. 37.9 kmPetrol station · on the route
  16. 46.5 kmThe Royal Horseshoes · pub · 40 m off route
  17. 46.8 kmWaltham Village Stores & Post Office · convenience store · on the route
  18. 52.6 kmThe Crown Inn · pub · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 1.5 km — Melton Mowbray (station), 120 m off route
  • 60.7 km — Central Station (station), 190 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 59.7 km — Anglo-Saxon Burial Ground (archaeological site)

At the start and finish

  • Birch's Little Pie & Cake Shop · bakery · 610 m
  • One Stop · convenience store · 950 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2½–4 hours riding
Season
August
Best months
Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–21 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 13.6 km without café, shop or water from 52.6 km to 66.2 km
  • 6.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 15.3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • 1.4 km of gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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