Covering 3,100 acres, Rutland Water is the largest lowland man made lake in Western Europe. The Rutland Water Cycle Way offers some of the best casual leisure cycling in the country, for the most part following waterside tracks offering splendid views of the reservoir, and Hambleton Peninsula. The clearest information on the route is shown on Ordnance Survey Explorer Map number 234 (W). Outline maps of the route can be found on the websites of Anglian Water and Rutland Cycling (Cycle Hire).

For further information and a leaflet on Rutland Water please contact Sykes Lane Tourist Information Centre on tel. no. 01572 653026, or alternatively pop in to your local Tourist Information Centre. For information on cycle hire and a free leaflet contact Rutland Water Cycling on tel. 01780 460705.
 

For more information on cycling around Rutland and details of cycle hire go to Rutland Cycling

Cruises on the Rutland Belle enable visitors to enjoy the sights of Rutland Water whilst listening to commentary highlighting points of interest (hearing loop available in lower salon). Rutland Belle can carry up to 110 passengers at any one time, with accommodation for 60 in two covered all-weather saloons. Drinks are available on board, and pre-cruise dinners are available at the noel.

Trips depart from Whitwell and Normanton (disabled access from Whitwell).

Open from April to October.

For fares and timetable please see www.rutlandwatercruises.com

Why not treat yourself or a loved one to a special  hot air balloon trip with Virgin Balloons?
 The launch site is just across the water from us and you can book your trip by clicking on the image.