Rutland Water Circuit
Rutland, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Rutland, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 15.3 mi (24.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 384 ft (117 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- High point
- 413 ft (126 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Rutland Water Campsite 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Lyndon Visitor Centre 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Campsite: The Paddock 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Campsite 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
- Historic site: The Great Tower 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Rutland Water Tourist Information Office 13 mi (20.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rutland Water Circuit
How long is Rutland Water Circuit?
Rutland Water Circuit is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 30 min. It climbs 384 ft (117 m) in total, up to a high point of 413 ft (126 m).
How hard is Rutland Water Circuit?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rutland Water Circuit?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Normanton Car Park. 17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rutland Water Circuit?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 2.9 mi (4.6 km), 2.9 mi (4.6 km), 6.8 mi (11 km).
Is Rutland Water Circuit shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Rutland Water Circuit?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Rutland Water Circuit?
Waterside Café, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Edith Weston Village Store and Coffee Cabin, 0.3 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Rutland Water Circuit?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Exploration path for the Phil Newby: Secret Fruit and Nut Trail Rutland · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Summer Path Rutland Water Nature Reserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Winter Path Rutland Water Nature Reserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- National Byway (Northamptonshire) Rutland · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- National Byway (Northamptonshire) Northamptonshire · Moderate · 25.7 mi (41.4 km)
- Hereward Way Rutland · Hard · 12.7 mi (20.5 km)
- Ketton Drift Rutland · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap