Moderate gravel 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: November 16, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 1.40 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.45 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

10.1 km

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Highlight • Structure

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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11.2 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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11.8 km

View of Rutland Water from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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13.6 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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13.6 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Lake

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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13.9 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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15.4 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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17.6 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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23.1 km

Martinsthorpe

Ruins

29.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

6.26 km

5.32 km

4.89 km

2.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

8.39 km

3.57 km

1.68 km

1.36 km

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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