Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Train Station

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6.89 km

Bluebells in Barnsdale Woods

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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13.2 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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17.5 km

View of Rutland Water and Hambleton Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

Great views from the shore of Rutland Water, looking towards the Hambleton Peninsula.

Easy track to run along, although you will be sharing it with a lot of cyclists in holiday season.

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

6.89 km

3.37 km

3.12 km

1.22 km

848 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

7.71 km

5.71 km

3.55 km

804 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Bluebells in Barnsdale Woods

Normanton Church

View of Rutland Water and Hambleton Peninsula

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