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 ha and is part of the Rutland Water SSSI. The wood formerly lay within a Medieval deer park.

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June 6, 2024

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This ancient woodland was partly destroyed through construction of the reservoir. It is a neglected coppice of the Peterken Ash-Maple, Ash-Hazel, Pedunculate Oak-Hazel and Invasive Elm types but has been partly planted with conifers.

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November 19, 2022

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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 loop from Edith Weston

23.3km

06:01

120m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland – View of Rutland Water loop from Hambleton

5.95km

01:34

50m

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

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Exton And Horn, Rutland, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

1. Rutland Water shores loop

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

3. Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland – View of Rutland Water loop from Hambleton

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