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Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Empingham

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Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Empingham

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Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Empingham

03:47

36.3km

220m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.35 km

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Barnsdale Woods offers a little change of scenery from the open views across much of the route around Rutland Water. The ancient woodland (now partly replanted with conifers) covers 28 …

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3.80 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

4.73 km

Rutland Water

Highlight • Structure

Great area for a hike. If you do not want to go the full circle alternatives to walking back on the same track are a bit limited.

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11.4 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Lake

Peninsula provides an amazing overview of the landscape of Rutland Water

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12.3 km

Hambleton Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

Very nice peninsula. Some very expensive real estate here.

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14.8 km

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Relatively easy gravel route around the lake

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14.8 km

Rutland Water Peninsula Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Less used than the paths along the north or south shores of Rutland Water, so fewer others to steer around, but still giving great views. If you prefer tarmac, there's …

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15.9 km

Armley Wood

Forest

16.2 km

View of Rutland Water from Upper Hambleton North Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great hiking spot. There's also a path closer to the waters edge

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29.5 km

Hambleton Bakery & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great views, great food + outdoor seating

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36.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

3.65 km

2.48 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

11.1 km

3.56 km

1.30 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

24°C

12°C

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Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Empingham

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

Rutland Water

View of Rutland Water

Hambleton Peninsula

Rutland Water Cycle Route

Rutland Water Peninsula Gravel Path

View of Rutland Water from Upper Hambleton North Path

Hambleton Bakery & Café

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