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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Upper Hambleton

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Upper Hambleton

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Upper Hambleton

02:04

19.8km

140m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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1.25 km

Barnsdale Wood

Forest

1.71 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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4.89 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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5.75 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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6.37 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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8.68 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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9.92 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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11.7 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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13.5 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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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

3.98 km

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.35 km

2.60 km

478 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Rutland Water Dam – Rutland Water Dam loop from Upper Hambleton

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Great Tower sculpture at Rutland Water

Rutland Water Dam

Rutland Water Dam

Giant Bike Store — Rutland Water

Rutland Water Cycle Path

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