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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Stamford

Mountain biking trails

Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Stamford

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Stamford

01:51

30.5km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.6 km for 81 m

After 19.4 km for 168 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

927 m

West Gate of Burghley Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely entrance to the parkland.

Tip by

2

2.54 km

Wothorpe Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Wothorpe Towers were built between 1615 and 1623 as a detached lodge (dowager house) for Burghley House. It's not currently open to the public as it is undergoing renovation.

Tip by

3

8.99 km

Ketton Stone Bridge over the River Chater

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over the Chater, is around 17th century in origin, and was restored in 1849. The nearby church features a Norman arch dating back to 1190.

Tip by

4

10.5 km

Rutland Water Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

13.1 km

Candlesticks Spinney

Forest

6

15.5 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 …

Tip by

7

15.7 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 …

Tip by

8

17.5 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Structure

Construction of Rutland Water began in 1971 and took nearly five years to complete. The main part of the project was to build the dam wall, made of compacted clay …

Tip by

9

18.2 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.

Tip by

B

30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

4.68 km

2.91 km

2.52 km

2.32 km

744 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

7.59 km

1.65 km

1.12 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 23 October

15°C

6°C

98 %

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