Birdwatching in Rutland

England's smallest county holds one of its biggest bird stories: the reservoir where ospreys were reintroduced to England, now Europe's largest man-made lake nature reserve.

Map of reserves in Rutland

25 kmRutland WaterRutland Water (Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust)
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Rutland Water

Oakham, Rutland · Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

wetland35 hideswheelchair accessible£8.50 adult

Towns with reserves

All reserves in Rutland

Rutland Water

Oakham, Rutland · Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

wetland35 hideswheelchair accessible£8.50 adult

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