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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Empingham

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Empingham

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Empingham

00:41

2.70km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

720 m

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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2

961 m

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Monument

3

1.34 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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1.35 km

Grass and Concrete Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good traction for running, a little easier on the knees, avoid the busy path as well

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2.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

Surfaces

2.52 km

119 m

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Saturday 29 August

22°C

14°C

92 %

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