Geograph - photograph every grid square

Looking across Rutland Water towards the peninsula.

The shop stocks a limited supply of basic goods.

On the south shore of Rutland Water. "Cruise the 3000 acres of safe, non-tidal water." "The best inland sailing in the UK" Link

Rutland Water is Anglian Water's drinking water reservoir in the county of Rutland, England, just east of the county town Oakham. It was known as Empingham Reservoir during its construction and until its official opening in 1976. It... (more)

Forsythia are deciduous shrubs typically growing to a height of 1–3 m (3 ft 3 in – 9 ft 10 in) and, rarely, up to 6 m (20 ft) with rough grey-brown bark. The leaves are opposite, usually simple but sometimes trifoliate with a basal pair of... (more)

Looking across to the Hambleton peninsula from the south shore at Edith Weston. The Rutland Sailing Club is just off picture to the left. See Link

On the right can be seen Hurstbourne Cottage which dates from about 1700 Link In front of it can be seen the remains of the Village Cross... (more)

Dating from around 1800, formerly attached to The Yews, now converted to residential use. Listed Grade II.

Despite the strong sunshine there was a fierce east wind giving good sailing conditions.

Lady chapel, south window. Scenes include The Annunciation, Nativity, The Baptism of Jesus, The Way of the Cross, Crucifixion, The Deposition, Disciples at the empty tomb, Resurrection, and The Ascension. In memory of Rev Richard Lucas,... (more)