View of Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Empingham

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View of Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Empingham

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View of Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Empingham

00:30

8.13km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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649 m

Rumble Live Action Gaming

Highlight • Structure

Those who like to play war might like it, but seems more like a disturbance of the nice nature around here.

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2.29 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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2.50 km

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

Highlight • Rest Area

Good bike shop that also does repairs and cycle hire.

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2.62 km

Café With Toilets and Outdoor Seating

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food and outside seating area, views over Rutland water and good clean toilet facilities as well

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3.80 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

A chance to have fun in the mud

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3.98 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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5.54 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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8.13 km

End point

Parking

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