Melton Mowbray – Greetham

Route overview

Cyclists looking for a moderate distance with some climbing, suitable for rolling terrain.

A 47.4km loop from Melton Mowbray through villages and hamlets in England, with 311m of climbing.

This 47.4km loop starts and finishes in Melton Mowbray, heading west through the hamlet of Stapleford after 4.6km. The route continues northwest past Coston at 13.4km before reaching Buckminster at 16.7km, where the highest point of the ride lies at 159m. Beyond Buckminster, the route passes through a series of villages including Sewstern at 18.1km, Stainby at 20km, Gunby at 20.6km, and North Witham at 22.1km. A water point is available near 24km shortly after South Witham at 24.6km. From there, the ride heads northeast through Thistleton at 27km. In the latter part of the loop, the route goes through Wymondham at 35.2km, where the Wymondham Windmill Tea Room cafe is located at 34.6km. The route passes Edmondthorpe at 36.4km and Burton Lazars at 46.1km before descending towards Melton Mowbray, with the lowest elevation of 77m at around 44.8km.

Highlights

• Highest point near Buckminster at 159m
• Passes through villages including Sewstern and South Witham
• Water point near 24km
• Wymondham Windmill Tea Room cafe at 34.6km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

2–3 hours riding

Season

July

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