About this road
The B6047 from Market Harborough north across the rolling high Leicestershire countryside through Tilton on the Hill to Melton Mowbray.
Ride notes
- Farm traffic
- Horses and cyclists
Green lanes near this road
2 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 3.5 km of riding, plus 16 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Gartree RoadORPA0.2 km away
- Andrew's LaneORPA2.3 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Protheroe Motor Group, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HD0.0 km in
- Tesco Express, Rockingham Road0.0 km in
- Sainsburys, St. Mary's Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR0.0 km in
- Coventry Road Service Station, Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BZ0.0 km in
- BP Market Harborough SF Connect, Melton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7FD3.8 km in
- Tilton Garage, Leicester Road, Leicester, LE7 9DB20 km in
Distances are measured from the Market Harborough end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.