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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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4.0

(4)

250

hikers

Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

01:41

6.57km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

154 m

Lake View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Got the basic covered to keep you going

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2

244 m

Giant Store Rutland Water (closed)

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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3

724 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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4

738 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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5

2.56 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 …

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6

2.94 km

Rutland Water Dam

Highlight • Monument

7

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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8

3.30 km

Grass and Concrete Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good traction for running, a little easier on the knees, avoid the busy path as well

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B

6.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

301 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

9°C

49 %

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