Rutland Water, Barnhill Creek
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
By Car take the signposted Egleton-Hambleton turn off the A606 Oakham-Stamford road about a mile east of Oakham. Continue to Hambleton and carry on straight through the village along the crest of the Peninsula to the point where a barrier signals the end of the road (about 2 miles from the village). There is ample parking on the left at this point. Proceed on foot past the barrier and turn immediately left along the Hambleton Cycle Track for about 500 yards to reach the head of Barnhill Creek.
The Hambleton Peninsula cycle track passes the head of the Creek see:
The site lies within Hambleton Parish
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Barnhill Creek is a small inlet at the eastern end of the Hambleton Peninsula. It offers good views eastwards across the reservoir towards the limnological tower and the dam. A scope is useful for searching the reservoir for birds, and on sunny days the best light occurs late in the day.
This site is particular favourite of the Great Northern Diver in winter months. Up to date information can be found at http://www.lros.org.uk/News.htm
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