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Rutland Water loop from Oakham

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Rutland Water loop from Oakham

Moderate

4.7

(190)

1,966

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Rutland Water loop from Oakham

02:41

40.3km

180m

Cycling

Embark on a moderate touring bicycle adventure around Rutland Water, starting from Oakham. This 25.0 miles (40.3 km) loop offers a mix of tarmac and gravel paths, taking you through rolling countryside, woodlands, and past the expansive views of England's largest man-made lake. You will encounter gentle undulations for most…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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748 m

Oakham Castle Great Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Great Hall of Oakham Castle is hailed as the finest surviving example of Norman domestic architecture in Europe. Built between 1180 and 1190, great banquets and courts would have …

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4.38 km

Hambleton Peninsula Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The most scenic part of a loop of Rutland. Can be done on skinny tyres if you don't mind the rough surface!

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18.9 km

View of Railway and Rutland Water from Manton Footpath

Highlight • Structure

Nice views from the footpath looking over the railway line into Oakham and Rutland water

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25.6 km

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

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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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26.2 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 …

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28.6 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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29.5 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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31.4 km

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

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Good bike shop that also does repairs and cycle hire.

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40.0 km

The Grainstore Brewery Tap

Highlight • Pub

The Grainstore Brewery Tap opened in September 1995 and today is recognised as one of the best brew pubs in Britain.

The combination of superb beers, brewed on the premises, …

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

8.53 km

7.79 km

2.25 km

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

13.8 km

8.41 km

2.61 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

16°C

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Comments

August 6, 2022,Full Rutland Water Ride

This route can be done either clockwise or counter clockwise and it takes you around the peninsula as well.

June 1, 2025,Bike Ride Rutland Water Nature Reserve 01.06.2025

Please click the link below to our YouTube channel where we post all our adventures:

@Nela

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Rutland Water loop from Oakham

Oakham Castle Great Hall

Hambleton Peninsula Loop

View of Railway and Rutland Water from Manton Footpath

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

Normanton Church

Rutland Water Dam

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

The Grainstore Brewery Tap

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