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Escaping to Essendine


A gravel cycling route starting from Bourne

Discover the charming village of Essendine in this gravel cycling route from Bourne

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This gravel route takes you through picturesque countryside and quaint villages, with the highlight being the village of Essendine. Ride along rolling hills and enjoy the peacefulness of the surrounding nature. With a moderate difficulty level, this route is suitable for well-trained amateurs. The epicness of this route is rated at 3 as it does not include any legendary climbs or famous cycling spots.

gravel
80 km
699 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Bourne City center
Bourne: Cycling in Bourne: Discover charming villages and enjoy beautiful countryside routes.
Bourne is a locality in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. From a cyclist's perspective, Bourne offers a mix of flat and hilly routes ideal for both road and gravel cycling. The region is known for its beautiful countryside views with charming villages and historic sites along the way. One notable cycling spot nearby is Grimsthorpe Castle, providing a pleasant destination for cyclists to explore. Overall, Bourne provides a good cycling experience with a variety of routes catering to different skill levels, earning a rank of 3.
EssendineVillage
Visit Essendine, a quiet village with charming thatched-roof cottages and a historic Norman church.
DuddingtonVillage
Pass through Duddington, a quaint village known for its beautiful gardens and views of Rutland Water.
South LuffenhamVillage
Cycle through South Luffenham, a traditional English village with stone houses and a lively community atmosphere.
EmpinghamVillage
Explore Empingham, a village with an impressive manor house and access to Rutland Water, a popular reservoir for water sports.
ScottlethorpeHamlet
Enjoy the scenic countryside views as you ride through Scottlethorpe, a small village surrounded by fields and farmland.
Finish: Bourne City center
Bourne: Cycling in Bourne: Discover charming villages and enjoy beautiful countryside routes.

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