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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from Manton

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from Manton

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from Manton

03:07

53.2km

260m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

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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5.08 km

The Great Hall of Oakham Castle is hailed as the finest surviving example of Norman domestic architecture in Europe. Built between 1180 and 1190, great banquets and courts would have been held here. You can also observe a unique 230-strong collection of ornate ceremonial horseshoes, all donated by Peers of the Realm, and admire 12th-century sculptures at the Great Hall.

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34.1 km

Limekiln Spinney

Forest

41.0 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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42.9 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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44.1 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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46.5 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 Heathcote Baronets. The church was then used as a private chapel.

When the Rutland area was chosen for a new reservoir it was clear the church would be flooded by the water. As a consequence of a large public outcry the church's ground floor was raised above the maximum reservoir level. A causeway was built connecting it to the nearby shore and an embankment was constructed around the building. Boulders were put in place around the church to create a defensive breakwater.

The church is now a wedding and events venue.

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46.6 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 seems as if the lower half has sunk completely, as though the church is too heavy for the ground beneath it.

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46.8 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 its surroundings and also provides a stunning location for civil weddings and classical concerts.

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53.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

8.46 km

3.21 km

2.09 km

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

9.94 km

905 m

279 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from Manton

The Horse and Jockey Pub

Oakham Castle Great Hall

View of Rutland Water

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Water Dam

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

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