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This is the largest man made lake in Europe. You may circumnavigate Rutland water either clockwise or ante-clockwise. There are 2 water sports centres, one on the south shore which is for members only, the other at Whitwell which is open to all. However, the Rutland Sailing club on the south shore is worth visiting if you park outside on the grass and walk through the gate.
No questions are asked in the club house where you can order drinks and food and sit out on the terrace overlooking the water. Rutland is so large that you may think that you are on the coast looking out to sea.


Another popular activity is to hire a cycle and ride right round the reservoir. Cycle Hire

Rutland Bell leaves the harbour at Whitwell Park for cruises. Open Easter to October. April weekends only. May to September, daily. October, Sundays only. Public sailings on the hour from 1.00pm ( noon on Sundays/bank holidays).

Visit the Normanton Church Museum which has a  stunning position on the edge of the reservoir. Near Edith Weston off A606 and A6121.

The Butterfly farm & Aquatic centre is on the north shore off theA606. There are 5000 square feet of walk through jungle.

Egleton and Lyndon Hill Nature reserves
Rutland Water is a most important winter wildfowl sanctuary, regularly holding over 20,000 waterfowl.
Three lagoons and 9 miles of shore and open water are overlooked by a total of 22 hides.
Visitors are welcomed at two visitor centres, one at Egleton and the other at Lyndon Hill.
A wide variety of habitats ensures that many species of birds are present throughout the year.
There is a wide range of courses and events together with an exciting education programme.
Young Ospreys have been translocated to Rutland Water. In 2003 there were 2 successful nests.
It is a scheduled SSSI, Ramsar site and Special Protection Area.
Every year the reserve hosts the British Bird Watching Fair.
The reserve is open to visitors every day throughout the year.

The Rock Blok. Rutland water's climbing wall. Try climbing and abseiling.

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