Melton Mowbray – Spalding

Route overview

Cyclists comfortable with a medium distance 118 km ride including moderate climbing.

A 118 km loop ride from Melton Mowbray to Spalding and back in England with 569 m of climbing.

Starting in Melton Mowbray, the route heads northeast to Burton Lazars and Little Dalby, before passing through smaller settlements such as Whissenthorpe and Whissendine. The route climbs steadily up to 135 m around 14.9 km near Ashwell and Cottesmore, then proceeds through Greetham and Stretton. From Stretton, the route drops towards the lower elevation of -7 m near 73.9 km at Tongue End, approaching Guthram Gowt and then the town of Spalding at 59.6 km. Spalding offers various cafes and restaurants. The second half loops south to Bourne with several cafes and eateries before turning northwest back towards Melton Mowbray, passing villages such as Castle Bytham, South Witham, and Edmondthorpe.

Highlights

• Melton Mowbray start
• Spalding town amenities
• Peak at 135 m near Ashwell
• Low point at -7 m near Tongue End

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

4½–6½ hours riding

Season

Aug

Know before you go

• Elevation drops below sea level at 73.9 km

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