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Rutland Group

We are the Rutland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Route will head west to Rutland Water and follow the shore to Whitwell where we turn North to Exton. We'll head East towards the lower lake near Fort Henry then follow the path South to Empingham.

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Dogs on lead please as we pass through some fields with sheep and lambs.  

A few stiles.  A few short muddy stretches but generally not bad underfoot.

Please consider car sharing to reduce pressure on car parking spaces.

In the event of severe weather please contact the leader on the day of the walk to check the walk is still on.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 95040 08471
Nearest postcode:
LE15 8PN
what3words:
prepped.furnish.rekindle
Start time:
10:00 am

Meeting at the church. Please park in the village with consideration for residents.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking