Intermediate 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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Start point

Train Station

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748 m

Oakham Castle

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

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

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

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25.6 km

Giant Store Rutland Water

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

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

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

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

Good bike shop that also does repairs and cycle hire.

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40.0 km

The Grainstore Brewery Tap

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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Rutland Water loop from Oakham

Oakham Castle

Hambleton Peninsula Loop

View of Railway and Rutland Water from Manton Footpath

Giant Store Rutland Water

Normanton Church

Rutland Water Dam

The Great Tower Sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

The Grainstore Brewery Tap

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