Drives / Leicestershire, England / B6047 Big Dipper: Market Harborough to Melton Mowbray
B6047 Big Dipper: Market Harborough to Melton Mowbray road scenery
Remapped approved

B6047 Big Dipper: Market Harborough to Melton Mowbray

A focused run along the B6047, from the Langton country north of Market Harborough towards Melton Mowbray. Choose this shorter version for the road itself, rather than a full circuit of Rutland.

18 miDistance
37 minEstimated drive
Point-to-pointRoute type

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Point-to-pointShort drive
Area
Driving roads near East Langton and Melton Mowbray. Nearby visits are optional.
Notable roads
B6047
Near
East Langton · Melton Mowbray · Leicester · Nottingham
Route status
Remapped approved
Last reviewed
22 October 2026
Make time for the stops

Highlights along the way

B6047 countryside

Rolling farmland and changing gradients make the numbered road the attraction.

Before you set off

Blind brows, side turnings and farm vehicles call for a measured pace. Village limits interrupt the open sections. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.

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Frequently asked questions

A little help planning your drive.

Does the estimated driving time include stops?

The estimated 37 min is driving time only. Allow extra time for viewpoints, breaks and visits. Live traffic, weather and road conditions can change the journey time.

Does this drive bring me back to the start?

No. This is a point-to-point drive, finishing somewhere different from the start. Allow for your onward journey or plan a return route.

Can I start somewhere else or change the stops?

Yes. Customise this route to change the start, finish or stops, or build it into a multi-day road trip. Sign in to save your own version.

Are the start and finish points parking locations?

Not necessarily. They mark the route’s driving references and are not a guarantee of parking or a suitable place to stop. Check parking arrangements separately and only stop where it is safe and permitted.

What should I know before setting off?

Read the Before you set off notes for this drive, then check current road closures and conditions. The notes highlight route-specific considerations; they are not a live road-status report.

What does Remapped approved mean?

“Remapped approved” means a route has been selected and approved by Remapped. We use a combination of driving routes ourselves, scouting locations, prior knowledge and detailed research. The mix varies by route: approval does not mean every road has been personally driven. Road-image locations are confirmed using GPS data.