Rutland
Rutland has two market towns and lots of pretty villages to explore. It is a wonderful place for walking. There are miles of tranquil footpaths to discover, passing through tiny, picturesque villages and glorious countryside with uninterrupted views. The Rutland Round is a well known and popular long distance walking route in Rutland, covering a 65 mile circular route.
One of the most exhilarating ways to explore Rutland is by bike, and there are routes to suit everyone. Rutland Water offers leisure cyclist some of the best views of both the reservoir and the Hamilton Peninsular from its waterside tracks which circle the shoreline.
One of the best known and loved landmarks of Rutland is Normanton Church Museum. It was saved from flooding when the reservoir was created and now serves as a museum, housing interesting fossils and telling the history of the area and of those villages which were lost beneath the waves in the1970’s. For accommodation in Rutland see the Stamford Pages.
Stay in Rutland
Enjoy a 2 hour sailing experience on a skippered yacht on Europe’s largest man-made lake. Sailing experience not required and all kit is provided. Based on the south shore at Edith Weston.
Contact Rutland 8 Yachts
Tel: 07890 421282 www.rutland8yachts.co.uk
A unique showcase of high quality, contemporary art works, in a variety of media by nationally established artists, carefully sited throughout the garden and grounds of Wingwell, which have already been designed to be a sculptural event in their own right.
Learn to fly fish on Europe’s largest trout lake.
Friendly, qualified coaching Individuals, families, groups, corporate events. No experience needed, day and half day adventures learn all the skills needed to enjoy this exciting, active and competitive activity. Fly fishing from your own motorboat along 26 miles shoreline on the world famous trout lake Rutland Water.
www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk Tel: 01572 722422 / 07711 182853 E: robwaddington@onetel.com
Barnsdale Gardens are the creation of Geoff Hamilton, Britain’s best loved television gardener and presenter of BBC TV’s Gardener’s World weekly gardening programme, which Geoff presented from his home at Barnsdale in Rutland.
This internationally famous nature reserve is managed in partnership with Anglian Water and the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust and provides one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain.
Rutland’s premier adventure centre. A range of activities including cycle hire along 23 miles of traffic free waterside track, a high ropes course and an 8m high climbing and abseil tower. Our enthusiastic activities team will provide you with a full safety briefing. Perfect for all ages and abilities – a great day out for everyone.
Whitwell Leisure Park, Whitwell,
Oakham LE15 8BL
TEL: 01780 460705
Email: hire@rutlandcycling.co.uk www.rutlandcycling.com