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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water loop from Whitwell

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water loop from Whitwell

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water loop from Whitwell

06:08

23.7km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.19 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

Narrow forest path, can be a bit muddy in places and slightly overgrown.

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2.64 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the reservoir, but this is actually true for most parts of the path along the shore.

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9.37 km

Walking Path Along Rutland Water

Highlight • Trail

Head down to the shore line to avoid the bike paths

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10.1 km

Armley Wood

Forest

11.2 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the path around the reservoir there are great views across Rutland Water.

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13.9 km

Oak Tree by Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a picnic stop

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14.6 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Lake

Peninsula provides an amazing overview of the landscape of Rutland Water

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21.3 km

Rutland Water

Highlight • Structure

Great area for a hike. If you do not want to go the full circle alternatives to walking back on the same track are a bit limited.

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22.2 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

22.7 km

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Forest

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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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

1.36 km

638 m

226 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.2 km

1.32 km

694 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

9°C

90 %

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water loop from Whitwell

Woodland Path

View of the Lake

Walking Path Along Rutland Water

View of Rutland Water

Oak Tree by Rutland Water

View of Rutland Water

Rutland Water

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

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