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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Lincolnshire
South Kesteven
Stamford

Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Stamford

Easy

5

riders

Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Stamford

01:51

30.5km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 81 m

After 19.4 km for 168 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

927 m

West Gate of Burghley Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely entrance to the parkland.

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2

2.54 km

Wothorpe Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Wothorpe Towers were built between 1615 and 1623 as a detached lodge (dowager house) for Burghley House. It's not currently open to the public as it is undergoing renovation.

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3

8.99 km

The bridge over the Chater, is around 17th century in origin, and was restored in 1849. The nearby church features a Norman arch dating back to 1190.

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4

10.5 km

Rutland Water Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

13.1 km

Candlesticks Spinney

Forest

6

15.7 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the …

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7

17.5 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

Construction of Rutland Water began in 1971 and took nearly five years to complete. The main part of the project was to build the dam wall, made of compacted clay …

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8

29.8 km

Red Lion Square, Stamford

Highlight • Settlement

Stamford is a very pretty town with a lovely old High Street. Lots of good cafes to stop for a break.

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9

29.9 km

Stamford Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic Lincolnshire town of Stamford's old timber-framed houses and charming limestone buildings stand proud on the banks of the River Welland. It's situated where the counties of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, …

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B

30.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

4.60 km

3.15 km

2.72 km

2.21 km

629 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

7.86 km

1.65 km

1.23 km

320 m

288 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

28 %

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