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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Gaddesby

Bike touring routes & trails

Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Gaddesby

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop from Gaddesby

05:19

81.6km

570m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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27.0 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

2

30.4 km

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Highlight • Structure

Well designed sculpture, which provides a nice contrast to the pretty natural surroundings (though the immediate area here close to the parking is a bit more 'designed' than other parts along the coast.

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3

31.6 km

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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4

34.0 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the …

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5

34.0 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Monument

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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6

34.3 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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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7

37.9 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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8

46.8 km

Lagoon 4 Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Car free track. Great when riding with your kids

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9

52.2 km

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Relatively easy gravel route around the lake

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54.5 km

Hambleton Wood

Forest

B

81.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

21.9 km

15.1 km

2.38 km

1.45 km

480 m

Surfaces

63.0 km

12.3 km

4.15 km

1.26 km

840 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

85 %

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