John Clare Memorial – The Olive Branch loop from Glinton

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John Clare Memorial – The Olive Branch loop from Glinton

Moderate

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John Clare Memorial – The Olive Branch loop from Glinton

04:19

74.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 km

John Clare Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A few highlights in Helpston village. Phone box library, buttercross (folk would lay wares for sale on the steps), and the birthplace of and memorial to John Clare, Poet (13 …

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6.17 km

Church of Saint Peter

Highlight • Other

Beautiful church and graveyard

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13.0 km

Greatford

Highlight • Other

21.9 km

Little Warren

Forest

22.2 km

Castledike Wood

Forest

27.6 km

The Olive Branch

Highlight • Restaurant

The Olive Branch is a small village pub in Rutland, England’s smallest county. In 2021, this upmarket pub was awarded UK Pub of the Year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2021.

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36.0 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice country pub with range of ales. Tables out front and plenty of space for bikes. Open all day but lunchtime food ends at 1430. Traditional pub grub. BUT they …

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41.9 km

Barnsdale Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Visit for several reasons. Good cafe with nice food and cakes. Plenty of tables inside and outside in the garden. My pictures of outside tables are not very good it's …

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74.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

9.90 km

1.19 km

377 m

Surfaces

60.7 km