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

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

Hambleton Peninsula Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The most scenic part of a loop of Rutland. Can be done on skinny tyres if you don't mind the rough surface!

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14.4 km

Lagoon 4 Track

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Car free track. Great when riding with your kids

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23.3 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great family riding, gravel tracks and tarmac. Family friendly.

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25.4 km

Picturesque route around the Water, which is traffic-free and safe for children. The impact of all those cars travelling to car the parks, with bikes on board, make the approaching lanes busy for cyclists at times.

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27.0 km

Normanton Church

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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 …

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27.2 km

Normanton Church

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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 …

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29.7 km

Rutland Water Dam

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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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30.5 km

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

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In the second half of 1979 the International Arts Foundation commissioned the sculptor Alexander to produce a large-scale sculpture for Rutland Water. The cost was £50,000 and the site chosen …

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

15.7 km

14.0 km

1.16 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

11.4 km

9.31 km

2.58 km

194 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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