Things to Do

Rutland is the perfect place for walking, and has long attracted ramblers, who enjoy finding their way around the tiny villages, little known tracks and country lanes.  Several books have been published detailing walks around the county. 

Walking Publications

One of these publications, The Rutland Round, is a complete tour around the perimeters of the county, covering a route totalling 65 miles.  The route can be broken down into sections, making the undertaking less daunting.  The Rutland Round can be purchased from bookshops and the Tourist Information Centre at Sykes Lane, Empingham.

Walking Routes

There are several famous walking routes which pass through the county. 
The Macmillan Way was originally developed to raise money for Cancer Research, and was opened as a fully signed and waymarked route in 1996.  This route passes the south banks of Rutland Water.  A number of publications cover the route, for more information go to www.macmillanway.org

The Viking Way winds its way south wards from the Humber Bridge, through the Lincolnshire Wolds and finishes in Oakham.  The official plaque marking the end of this historic route is outside the Rutland County Library. 

The Hereward Way follows a path through Rutland, passing through villages including Empingham, Whitwell and Barnsdale, before reaching Oakham.

For further information on The Viking Way & The Hereward Way, contact the Tourist Information Centre at Sykes Lane on 01780 686800.