Construction of Rutland Water began in 1971 and took nearly five years to complete. The main part of the project was to build the dam wall, made of compacted clay excavated from pits within the area of the reservoir.

The dam is 35 metres high, up to 810 metres wide at its base, and 1200 metres long.

Jim

March 8, 2023

Mountain biking

Watch out for the cross winds here. The grass nearest the dam has a concrete lattice embedded, goff for mtb and gravel bikes alike.

Adie

December 16, 2022

Hiking

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1. Rutland Water shores loop

35.8km

09:16

200m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water South Shore loop from Empingham

7.82km

02:00

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

6.54km

01:40

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Empingham, Rutland, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Rutland Water Dam

1. Rutland Water shores loop

2. Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water South Shore loop from Empingham

3. Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

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