Rutland Water Dam
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
The Dam is accessed via the Rutland Water Visitor Centre (a.k.a. Sykes Lane) which is signposted from the A606 Oakham-Stamford road half a mile west of Empingham. There is extensive car parking around the Visitor Centre, for latest parking prices and opening times please see:
https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/rutland-water-park/visitor-information
The Rutland Water cycle track also passes along the dam.
https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/rutland-water-park/cycling
The Visitor Centre is also served by the no 9 Centrebus route between Oakham and Stamford, for current timetables and prices see:
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-community/transport/bus-times-and-travel/
https://www.centrebus.info/bus-services/
The site lies within Empingham CP.
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The Dam lies at the eastern end of Rutland Water. Constructed in the early 1970's it is flanked at the northern end by a large car park and Visitor Centre. It is armoured with large stone blocks to protect the dam from wave action with grassy slopes behind. Several rare and unusual bird species have been recorded here especially during winter months. On sunny days visiting early in the day is recommended for the best lighting conditions, whilst a scope is very useful to view distant birds on the reservoir.
In winter moths the deep water off the dam attracts divers, rare grebes and sea-ducks, whilst the grassy slopes behind the dam sometimes hold snow bunting. Up to date information can be found at http://www.lros.org.uk/News.htm
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