Rutland Water

Monday 27th October.

Mileage Start 14725 End 14789  = 64 miles

It was a bright sunny day but actually quite chilly.  However it was Simon's Monday off so we decided on another day trip.  We have been to Rutland Water many times over the years.  The children used to really enjoy it.  We have even cycled right around it on 2 occasions.  Once with all the children and once just the two of us a year or so back.  We did it on a tandem!  It is a distance of 25 miles.

Here are the photos from the day.  As you can see, lunch was the first priority and we ate it sitting on a bench looking out over the water.

 Lake Views.

 

 Whilst walking around we spotted a Moorhen,  (at least that's what I think it is!)  loads of ducks, loads of rabbits and these 2 guys in a boat.

 

 

The following 3 photos show Normanton church which is built on a little spit in the water.  From a distance it appears to be on an island.   It was originally St. Matthew's church but was de-consecrated in 1970.  It is now a non denominational church mostly used for civil weddings.

It is in fact, not only the place where Josh proposed to Charlotte but the place they have booked for their wedding.  In just over 19 months time our entire family will be gathered here.    Saturday 13th August 2016 had better be a gorgeous sunny day!

 

 

Rutland Water is Anglian Water's drinking water reservoir and is located near the town of Oakham in the county of Rutland.  It was opened in 1976.   You can find out more here: Rutland Water

Jilly