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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Route loop from South Witham

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Route loop from South Witham

Moderate

5.0

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Route loop from South Witham

03:22

56.2km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.1 km

Rutland Water Sports Centre

Highlight • Beach

17.8 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

A chance to have fun in the mud

Tip by

25.7 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Lake

Peninsula provides an amazing overview of the landscape of Rutland Water

Tip by

26.9 km

Hambleton Wood

Forest

28.9 km

Barn Hill Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Often a portaloo situated here (For the fishermen)

Tip by

29.1 km

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Relatively easy gravel route around the lake

Tip by

30.3 km

Armley Wood

Forest

32.1 km

Rutland Water Car-Free Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Much more fun than following the road up the hill

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39.3 km

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Barnsdale Woods offers a little change of scenery from the open views across much of the route around Rutland Water. The ancient woodland (now partly replanted with conifers) covers 28 …

Tip by

56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

9.53 km

8.90 km

4.01 km

3.17 km

136 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

11.7 km

6.14 km

1.94 km

1.32 km

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

25°C

8°C

0 %

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Route loop from South Witham

Rutland Water Sports Centre

Muddy Woodland Path

View of Rutland Water

Barn Hill Bay

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Rutland Water Car-Free Track

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

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