Rutland Walks

Out of county again for this walk but not far and trust us, it’s worth it! Burrough Hill is an iron age fort that offers truly breath-taking, panoramic views across the Wreake Valley. There’s a car park between the villages of Somerby and Burrough which offers good access to the country park or, if you’re feeling energetic, park in the pretty ironstone village of Somerby and follow the footpath...

For anyone educated at Catmose College in the early 80s, this 4-mile loop will be a nostalgic trip into the past, forming as it does, part of the weekly cross-country route ‘run’ during games lessons. What we wouldn’t have noticed at the time, partly because it hadn’t long been flooded, was the privileged views the route offers over Oakham to Rutland Water. Vary the original cross-country route a...

The historic and unspoilt town of Stamford sits just outside of Rutland in the county of Lincolnshire. Overlooking the town, Burghley House is venue for many premier events during the course of the year, including the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials which are normally held on the estate in September. It is a magnificent and substantial Elizabethan property with extensive grounds. Parking is free and the...

The Rutland Round, is a circular walk of around 65 miles, officially opened in 2000. We’d recommend every stage of the Round. You’ll be amazed at the huge variety of landscape the area has to offer. It breaks down nicely into manageable chunks, and one of our favourites is the Uppingham to Barrowden section. A couple of highlights of this leg of the Round are Eyebrook reservoir, beautiful at any time...

Rutland Water has to top our list. It’s hard to believe, but this man-made beauty spot was flooded nearly 45 years ago. It’s an obvious inclusion but we make no apologies for that and the idyllic village of Hambleton makes a perfect starting point. The peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water, passing through woodland and enjoying spectacular views. Depending on the time of year, you will see...

One of the lessons many Rutland homeowners have realised in 2020 is how much they’d previously undervalued outdoor space. From something that reliably occupied a place on the ‘also nice’ list of criteria in their property search, a garden has been promoted for many to ‘essential’ status. In the winter, those commuting from Rutland to the city, could expect to leave their home in the morning...