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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

02:18

35.8km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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23.1 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

23.6 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 ha and is part of the Rutland Water SSSI. The wood formerly lay within a Medieval deer park.

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24.7 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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26.7 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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27.8 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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30.3 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the Heathcote Baronets. The church was then used as a private chapel.

When the Rutland area was chosen for a new reservoir it was clear the church would be flooded by the water. As a consequence of a large public outcry the church's ground floor was raised above the maximum reservoir level. A causeway was built connecting it to the nearby shore and an embankment was constructed around the building. Boulders were put in place around the church to create a defensive breakwater.

The church is now a wedding and events venue.

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30.3 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 seems as if the lower half has sunk completely, as though the church is too heavy for the ground beneath it.

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30.5 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This iconic church is Rutland's most famous landmark. It was saved from the water and is now open for guided tours that recount the history of this beautiful building and its surroundings and also provides a stunning location for civil weddings and classical concerts.

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30.9 km

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely Giant/Liv store with a huge range of cycling products. Beautiful location on the South side of Rutland Water. Also feature bike hire if you drive there and fancy a spin around the local bike paths.

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35.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

9.28 km

4.10 km

1.45 km

937 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

15.9 km

1.56 km

954 m

825 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

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View of Rutland Water – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

View of Rutland Water

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Water Dam

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

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