Rutland Water Cycle Path – View of Rutland Water loop from Stamford

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Rutland Water Cycle Path – View of Rutland Water loop from Stamford

Moderate

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Rutland Water Cycle Path – View of Rutland Water loop from Stamford

03:53

56.8km

390m

Cycling

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 259 m for 133 m

After 56.5 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.2 km

Candlesticks Spinney

Forest

13.2 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.

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15.4 km

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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26.3 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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40.7 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

42.3 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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44.3 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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