Mixed · United Kingdom
Sudbrooke – Heighington
A flat 76 km road cycling loop from Sudbrooke, England through Reepham, Langworth and Heighington, with 111 m of climbing.
At a glance
- Best for
- Flat, steady riding
- Distance
- 75.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 111 m
- Riding time
- 2½–3½ hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Some main roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 15 km
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Sudbrooke
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 111 m
- 76 km
Route description
- Sudbrooke
- Reepham
- Langworth
- Reasby
- Holton
- Wragby
- Bardney
- Nocton
- Heighington
- Sudbrooke
Starting and finishing in Sudbrooke, this 75.5 km loop heads through several villages including Reepham, Langworth, Wragby, Bardney, and Heighington. The route mainly follows minor roads (49%) and main roads (33%), with some sections on paths, quiet streets, and cycle paths. The longest stretch without cafés, shops, or water is 15.2 km between km 45.7 and 60.9. The road surface is mostly paved at 97%. The terrain is predominantly flat (97%), with just 2% climbing and a highest elevation of 64 m reached around km 54.
Cyclists will find several named roads such as Wragby Road (7.5 km) and Station Road (4.7 km) along the way. About 25.4 km on main roads have no cycle lane, and 26 km are on fast roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. There is negligible gradient, with the steepest short section only 2.9% at km 41.8. Food and drink options include pubs and cafés like The George at Langworth (km 11.9) and By The Beck Coffee & Gift Shop near Heighington (km 60.9). Shops and toilets are available at various points, including convenience stores at Reepham (km 5.8) and supermarkets at Wragby and Bardney.
Highlights
- Loop route from Sudbrooke
- Passes through villages including Wragby and Bardney
- Largest elevation at 64 m near km 54
- Longest stretch without services is 15.2 km
Along the route
Places passed
Traffic, surface and gradient
Expect stretches on main roads without a cycle lane (25.4 km in all) between quieter sections.
- Roads
- 49% minor road · 33% main road · 7% path · 3% quiet street · 8% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 25.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 26 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 3.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Wragby Road (8 km), Station Road (5 km), Bardney Road (4 km), Bloxholm Lane (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 97% of the route is mapped as paved, 2% as unpaved.
- Gradient
- 2% climbing · 1% descending · 97% flat
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 15 km, from km 46 to 61. Along the route: 23 cafés and restaurants, 7 shops and 2 public toilets.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 5.1 kmLincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy · pharmacy · 710 m off route
- 5.8 kmReepham Village Store And Post Office · convenience store · on the route
- 11.9 kmThe George at Langworth · pub · on the route
- 26.4 kmCorn Dolly Cafe · café · on the route
- 26.4 kmLincolnshire Co-op · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 26.4 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 26.4 kmPharmacyWise · pharmacy · 50 m off route
- 36 kmLincolnshire Co-op · supermarket · 50 m off route
- 36.9 kmBardney Heritage Centre · café · 70 m off route
- 43.8 kmThe Chequers · pub · 60 m off route
- 59.9 kmLincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy · pharmacy · 430 m off route
- 60.9 kmBy The Beck Coffee & Gift Shop · café · on the route
- 61 kmSpar · supermarket · 40 m off route
- 66.1 kmCarpenters Arms · pub · 110 m off route
- 71.6 kmCherry Tree Cafe · café · 80 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.6 km — strawberry Fields (attraction)
- 27.3 km — Wragby maze (attraction)
- 34.9 km — King's Hill (archaeological site)
- 65 km — Five Mile End (viewpoint)
Start and access
At the start and finish
- Food and coffee
- Bottle & Glass (160 m)
Know before you go
- 15.2 km without café, shop or water between km 45.7 and 60.9
- 25.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 26 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
