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Rutland Water Cycle Path – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

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Rutland Water Cycle Path – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

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Rutland Water Cycle Path – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

01:45

16.8km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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5.01 km

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6.26 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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6.74 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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6.75 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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8.56 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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10.0 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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10.9 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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11.5 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 excavated from pits within the area of the reservoir.

The dam is 35 metres high, up to 810 metres wide at its base, and 1200 metres long.

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16.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.90 km

6.01 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.52 km

301 m

277 m

< 100 m

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Rutland Water Cycle Path – Rutland Water Dam loop from North Luffenham

Rutland Water Cycle Path

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

Normanton Church

Normanton Church

Grass and Concrete Pathway

Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

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