Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Upper Hambleton

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Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Upper Hambleton

Hard

runners

Rutland Water – View of Rutland Water loop from Upper Hambleton

02:09

20.7km

110m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.19 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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6.24 km

Hamilton Arboretum

Forest

6.92 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

A chance to have fun in the mud

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7.10 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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8.21 km

Rutland Cycling Whitwell

Highlight • Rest Area

Good bike shop that also does repairs and cycle hire.

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8.42 km

View of Rutland Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot, highly recommend rutland ride

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10.5 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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20.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

2.94 km

908 m

361 m

Surfaces

14.2 km