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Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Whitwell

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Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Whitwell

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Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Whitwell

01:33

5.92km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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72 m

Rutland Water Sports Centre

Highlight • Beach

1.81 km

Muddy Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

A chance to have fun in the mud

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2.97 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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3.27 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

Narrow forest path, can be a bit muddy in places and slightly overgrown.

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4.40 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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5.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.61 km

631 m

227 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.49 km

726 m

631 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Rutland Water – Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland loop from Whitwell

Rutland Water Sports Centre

Muddy Woodland Path

Rutland Water

Woodland Path

Barnsdale Bluebell Woodland

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