Rutland Water, Egleton Reserve
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
Egleton village lies 2 km south east of Oakham and can be reached from either the A606 (Oakham to Stamford road) or the A6003 (Oakham to Uppingham road). A track runs east from the village to the nature reserve car park and visitor centre.
Public transport option - train or bus to Oakham followed by a 3km walk mostly along field paths to Egleton.
The site also lies on the circular Rutland Water cycle track
SSSI
Ramsar Site
European Special Protection Area
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Home to the annual Birdfair and breeding ospreys Egleton Reserve is one of the best known birdwatching locations in the UK. A plethora of hides, many with disabled access, overlook a series of enclosed shallow lagoons at the western end of Rutland Water. The Birdwatching Centre with its educational facilities are located at Egleton whilst a new Volunteer Training Centre lies off the road to Hambleton Peninsula (no public access). The reserve has been extensively studied and many interesting plants and insects have been recorded. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve.
In summer months breeding Ospreys, Avocets, Sand Martins and Little Ringed Plovers, Hobbies are commonly seen around the reserve. Plentiful Butterflies and Dragonflies. In autumn through to spring waders including rarities turn up from time to time. Up to date information can be found at Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society Latest Sightings News. A badger set offers opportunities for nocturnal viewing (bookings only).
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