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Nassington

Welland Viaduct – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Nassington

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Northamptonshire
East Northamptonshire
Nassington

Welland Viaduct – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Nassington

Hard

4.8

(4)

20

riders

Welland Viaduct – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Nassington

04:27

67.3km

660m

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: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.17 km

St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay

Highlight • Historical Site

Started in 1411, Completed in 1434 at a cost of £300

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24.2 km

Ferrels Wood

Forest

3

29.1 km

Welland Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The viaduct is 1,275 yards (1166m) long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet span. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the United Kingdom

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4

37.5 km

The Horse and Jockey Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular pub on the Rutland water walking and cycling route. Gets insanely busy at weekends in the summer.

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5

41.6 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great family riding, gravel tracks and tarmac. Family friendly.

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6

44.0 km

Sailing Club Bay

Highlight • Lake

Just a pretty site to stop and stay at for a minutes breather

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7

45.6 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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8

45.8 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This iconic church is Rutland's most famous landmark. It was saved from the water and is now open for guided tours that recount the history of this beautiful building and …

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58.7 km

Westhay Wood

Forest

10

63.0 km

St Leonard's Church, Apethorpe

Highlight • Other

Very nice village and quiet roads coming down from King's Cliffe and beyond

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67.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

6.26 km

3.04 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

23.7 km

6.09 km

243 m

122 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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