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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

03:52

61.0km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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482 m

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 …

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729 m

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 …

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743 m

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 …

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3.18 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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40.2 km

Hallaton Pond

Lake

43.2 km

Horninghold Wood

Forest

44.2 km

Knob Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet road with a big hill!

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47.1 km

King's Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Includes a hairpin which you don't encounter to often in the Midlands

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59.8 km

Picturesque route around the Water, which is traffic-free and safe for children. The impact of all those cars travelling to car the parks, with bikes on board, make the approaching lanes busy for cyclists at times.

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60.0 km

Sailing Club Bay

Highlight • Lake

Just a pretty site to stop and stay at for a minutes breather

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61.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

5.72 km

933 m

585 m

288 m

189 m

107 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

29.8 km

346 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

28°C

14°C

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Rutland Water Dam

Knob Hill

King's Hill Climb

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Sailing Club Bay

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