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Harringworth

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Welland Viaduct loop from Harringworth

Moderate

26

riders

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins – Welland Viaduct loop from Harringworth

02:13

44.0km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

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1

4.89 km

The King's Horsemen

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful view with the horses in action

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2

7.69 km

Blatherwycke

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely small village. Descents on both sides of the village. Bridge over the lake. If your lucky you may see a black swan. Very picturesque.

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3

19.5 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Fotheringhay Castle is where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before being executed and was an important stronghold during the Wars of the Roses!

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19.7 km

Fotheringhay Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Standing tall above the serene River Nene sits the ruins of this fascinating historic site, Fotheringay Castle. Explore medieval history and enjoy beautiful landscape views as you wander around.

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5

20.0 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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34.7 km

Barratt's Coppice

Forest

38.4 km

Ferrels Wood

Forest

8

43.3 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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44.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

543 m

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

21.0 km

457 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 10 May

13°C

2°C

45 %

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