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Rutland Water

Oakham, Rutland · Free entry

One of England's largest reservoirs with a 23-mile cycle loop, ospreys at the Nature Reserve, water sports and the half-submerged Normanton Church.

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Visiting

Opening times
Open daily
How long to allow
Half day
Best time to go
Ospreys April-August
Accessibility
Mostly level tarmac paths

Getting there

Address
Sykes Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PX
Parking
Pay car parks around the reservoir
Nearest station
Oakham (approx 3 miles)

Places to stay near Rutland Water

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