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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Rutland
Preston

Rutland Water Dam – View of Rutland Water loop from Preston

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Rutland
Preston

Rutland Water Dam – View of Rutland Water loop from Preston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Rutland Water Dam – View of Rutland Water loop from Preston

03:20

54.7km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.47 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

13.7 km

The Horse and Jockey Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Very popular pub on the Rutland water walking and cycling route. Gets insanely busy at weekends in the summer.

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21.5 km

Candlesticks Spinney

Forest

4

33.3 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This iconic church is Rutland's most famous landmark. It was saved from the water and is now open for guided tours that recount the history of this beautiful building and …

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5

33.6 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Monument

An iconic and unusual Rutland landmark. Saved from demolition in the 1970's following public protest, the church now seems to float when the lake is full, at other times it …

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6

33.6 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the …

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7

36.0 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The dam at the east end of Rutland Water has a good flat straight section of cycle trip with views over the reservoir and nearby Empingham.

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8

36.9 km

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Highlight • Structure

Well designed sculpture, which provides a nice contrast to the pretty natural surroundings (though the immediate area here close to the parking is a bit more 'designed' than other parts along the coast.

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9

39.0 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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10

45.7 km

Lagoon 4 Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Car free track. Great when riding with your kids

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54.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

13.0 km

11.9 km

3.49 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

45.6 km

7.52 km

1.09 km

260 m

227 m

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