Section 6 of 7, Rutland Round
Caldecott to Allexton
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 868 947. Finish: SK 820 010. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 242 m of climbing and 208 m of descent; highest point 163 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Caldecott.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Welland Close, 1 km away (Directions); Corby station, 6.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Allexton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Oakham station, 8.8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%; the rest (71%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 6 gates.
Steepest climb: about 65 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 1.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Exeter Arms, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in.The Vaults, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 350 m off the way. Step-free.The Crown Inn, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 400 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Costa, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Step-free.Scandimania Coffee House, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Scandimania Coffee House, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 350 m off the way.5 Elements Cafe, Uppingham: 5.2 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Sweethedges Tea Room, Wardley: 7.7 miles in, about 250 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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