A Wheel Friendly Rutland Water Walk
Rutland Water is a large, horseshoe-shaped reservoir set within three thousand acres of beautiful English countryside on the borders of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
It is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe and provides water to East Anglia, one of the driest and most densely populated areas of the UK.
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This walk takes us along a section of the south shore and is suitable for those on foot and for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
We’re starting our walk in the Normanton car park and heading towards the dam wall. There is a sense of peace and tranquillity here.The path takes us alongside the waters edge – passing by Normanton Church which is well worth a visit. Part of the church was submerged underwater when the reservoir was created in the 1970’s. It’s now a museum and, like the walk, is wheelchair accessible.
There is abundant birdlife on Rutland Water – including some ospreys. The bird watching centre at Egleton is worth spending time at – some of the hides are wheelchair friendly.
Access TOG’s Verdict
This is a great walk that is suitable for all kinds of wheelchair users. The car park has designated blue badge parking spaces and there are accessible toilets and cafe facilities close by. On a sunny day – take a picnic with you and enjoy the wonderful views out across the water.
Nearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Oakham, Peterborough
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