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: June 5, 2024

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748 m

Oakham Castle

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Oakham Castle probably doesn't fit the traditional image of a castle. What is now called Oakham Castle was originally the Great Hall of a much larger fortified manor house. This …

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4.38 km

Hambleton Peninsula Loop

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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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18.9 km

View of Railway and Rutland Water from Manton Footpath

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Nice views from the footpath looking over the railway line into Oakham and Rutland water

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25.6 km

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

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Here you will find one of the world's biggest Giant Bike Stores on Rutland Water's South Shore.

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26.2 km

Normanton Church

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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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28.6 km

Rutland Water Dam

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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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29.5 km

The Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

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Alexander’s impressive 10m high bronze sculpture, The Great Tower, dominates the shore at this location.

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31.4 km

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

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Good bike shop that also does repairs and cycle hire.

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40.0 km

The Grainstore Brewery Tap

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The Grainstore Brewery Tap opened in September 1995 and today is recognised as one of the best brew pubs in Britain.

The combination of superb beers, brewed on the premises, …

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

8.27 km

7.84 km

2.11 km

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

14.1 km

8.14 km

2.57 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Oakham Castle

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View of Railway and Rutland Water from Manton Footpath

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

Normanton Church

Rutland Water Dam

The Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

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