Empingham Village – Descent to Horn Mill Bridge loop from Bourne

Empingham Village – Descent to Horn Mill Bridge loop from Bourne

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Empingham Village – Descent to Horn Mill Bridge loop from Bourne

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68.7km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.77 km

Park Wood

Forest

11.0 km

Barholm Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty little village, quite farm life.

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27.4 km

Empingham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Cracking Rutland village! Has a pub, shop and lovely thatched cottages.

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29.4 km

Descent to Horn Mill Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Heading west, this is a pleasant dip on the quiet back lane from Stamford to Oakham, via Casterton and Burley. Be wary of oncoming cars on the narrow bridge at …

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41.0 km

The Market Overton Community Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Very friendly village shop which I believe is owned and run by the village community. Fresh sandwiches on offer with all the other stuff you want to keep you going on a ride. Reasonably priced and they accept card payments.

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52.7 km

Dip and Dash Segment

Highlight • Climb

Short but fast and swooping descent and climb. Hit it hard coming southbound into Castle Bytham and stay in the big ring to power up the gradient past the village sign.

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53.5 km

Bythams Community Shop & Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Café now fully-open and very welcoming to cyclists. Great coffee, cake & breakfast rolls - request to call ahead on 07775649632 if you have a group order & are in a hurry.

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