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Belvoir Castle – The Old Wharf loop from Melton Mowbray

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Belvoir Castle – The Old Wharf loop from Melton Mowbray

Hard

4.0

(2)

14

riders

Belvoir Castle – The Old Wharf loop from Melton Mowbray

04:41

74.2km

520m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 73.4 km for 309 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.29 km

Pond in Melton Country Park

Highlight • Lake

Melton Country Park offers 140 acres of open green space with wildlife lakes, footpaths trails, dog agility trails, gym equipment, children's play areas, football pitches, and a visitors centre with …

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5.27 km

Melton Spinney

Forest

21.2 km

Sir John's Belt

Forest

4

22.4 km

Carlisle Wood

Highlight • Forest

5

23.6 km

Belvoir Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely route, steady climb to the top. A nice watering hole and ice cream is awaiting you.

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6

48.8 km

Colston Bassett & District Dairy

Highlight • Structure

Colston Bassett Stilton is one of the finest traditional Stilton cheeses.

It's produced here by the Colston Bassett Dairy, dating as far back as 1913.

The diary has a shop …

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7

53.9 km

Gravel Riding Along the Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Great 50 mile loop. Mostly flat. I used a Hybrid bike with gravel king tires.

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8

57.2 km

The Old Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly cafe. Plenty of space to park the bikes.

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9

57.3 km

Hicking Wharf Café

Highlight • Cafe

A welcome stop on any bikeride/hike... The cafe is a popular spot in such an idyllic setting. Good selection of food and drinks!

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10

73.5 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe

Highlight • Cafe

Home of the original pork pie - the special seasonal editions and cheese topped ones add a nice extra layer of flavour to the classic.

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B

74.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.8 km

5.33 km

4.23 km

3.18 km

372 m

188 m

144 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

31.9 km

3.02 km

2.92 km

1.43 km

185 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

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