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  • Hambleton Peninsula,
    Rutland Water

    Rutland, East Midlands


Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water

Circular walk

A circular dog friendly walk on Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water is famous for the number and variety of birds that spend the winter here. The route follows the shore of the lake and through Armley Wood. Downloadable map available here.

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Useful Information

How to get there: From the A6003 roundabout east of Oakham, follow the A606. In half a mile, turn right to reach Upper Hambleton.

Grid Reference: SK 899 076.
Nearest Postcode: LE15 8TL
Parking: If you are a patron of the pub, parking at The Finch's Arms pub, Upper Hambleton.

Distance

4.8 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

2hr

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The Walk

A walk around the Hambleton Peninsula, on the shore of Rutland Water.

Map with thanks to Ordnance Survey.

Walk

1 From the Finch's Arms, head left along the street. After 150 metres, turn left down toward the shore of the lake.

2 Turn right to follow the shared-access trail, to head in a clockwise direction, around the peninsula. The track is shared with cyclists, so pay particular attention as you are walking along it.

3 After around 4.5 miles, pass the driveway to Old Hall, then follow the path back toward Upper Hambleton.

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