Normanton Church – Empingham Village loop from North Luffenham

Normanton Church – Empingham Village loop from North Luffenham

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Normanton Church – Empingham Village loop from North Luffenham

02:38

60.6km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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5.41 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Monument

An iconic and unusual Rutland landmark. Saved from demolition in the 1970's following public protest, the church now seems to float when the lake is full, at other times it …

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10.5 km

Empingham Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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13.3 km

Wing Plantations

Forest

15.7 km

Rutland Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

Newly laid tarmac on this very quiet lane. A bit narrow if you meet a car.

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16.4 km

Cattle Grids and Sheep on Pickworth Road

Highlight • Natural

Little stretch of road with cattle grids at either end. Sheep roam freely here. Red kites can be spotted here as well.

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21.2 km

Twin Lakes and Humpback Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Great photo op and ideal water break location

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25.4 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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25.7 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

35.4 km

The Bull Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Part of a local clubs time trial course. The Bull Climb is an enjoyable climb, made better by a decent surface. The village shop at the top serves good sandwiches …

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45.8 km

Oakham Castle Great Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Great Hall of Oakham Castle is hailed as the finest surviving example of Norman domestic architecture in Europe. Built between 1180 and 1190, great banquets and courts would have …

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