Lake

Rutland Water

Oakham, East Midlands

A big reservoir with an osprey reserve, cycle path and a church on a peninsula.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours
Rutland Water
DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0

The 25-mile loop is popular with cyclists and walkers. Hire bikes at Whitwell or Barnsdale. The Egleton reserve has hides.

Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
Several car parks around the lake
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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