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Rutland Water

32 ha

📷 Robert Lamb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeInsectsBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome32 ha

Getting here

52.65424, -0.69645

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Lowland fens priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Bird watching

Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Rutland Water CircuitCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route546 m
Named routeRef 63Length 546 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route890 m
Named routeRef 63Length 890 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View of Brown's Island from Osprey Hide in Rutland Water

📷 Robert Lamb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View of Brown's Island from Osprey Hide in Rutland Water

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Oakham CastleUrban park2.8 km→🌱Cutts CloseUrban park2.8 km→🌱Cutts Close ParkUrban park2.9 km→🏞️RUTLAND WATERCountry park2.4 km→🌱Barnsdale Hotel & Country ClubUrban park2.9 km→🌱Hamilton ArboretumUrban park3 km→

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