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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Upper Hambleton

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Upper Hambleton

Hard

287

runners

View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Upper Hambleton

02:04

19.8km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1.25 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

2

1.71 km

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Forest

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 …

Tip by

3

2.84 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

Tip by

4

8.76 km

Giant Store Rutland Water (closed)

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely Giant/Liv store with a huge range of cycling products. Beautiful location on the South side of Rutland Water. Also feature bike hire if you drive there and fancy a spin around the local bike paths.

Tip by

5

9.96 km

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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.

Tip by

6

11.7 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 …

Tip by

7

13.5 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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B

19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

3.93 km

433 m

108 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.21 km

2.65 km

433 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

13°C

5°C

27 %

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