Hello and welcome to the Rutland Walking, Cycling and Outdoor Festival page. The festival has been running for a long time now and with it not taking place last year due to COVID-19 guidelines and the safety of participants and volunteers, we wanted to make sure something was on offer this year. In order to make the festival as safe as possible for everyone involved and in line with government guidance, it will look slightly different compared to previous years.

In May, we offered virtual activities and challenges including walking and cycling routes, family fun activities, outdoor spaces and more. These can be accessed at any time at the bottom of this page, so if you're ever stuck for something to do, there's plenty to try.

In October, we will be offering face to face activities and the Rutland Round. This year we will be asking you to book ahead for activities as opposed to turning up so that we can manage numbers safely.

If you'd like to be added to our mailing list to be updated about the event in October or for future years please contact us on activerutland@rutland.gov.uk.

The Rutland Round kick starts the first week of the Rutland Walking, Cycling and Outdoor Festival covering 65 miles over 7 days. Walk the county boundary, occasionally delving in to see beautiful market towns and Rutland Water. Whether you would like to take part on one day or the whole week, please book your place by clicking on the link below.

The second week of the festival includes a number of walking, cycling and outdoor based activities across the county which are suitable for all ages and abilities. There are lots of activities to choose from to get out and about with your family, friends or on your own, everyone is welcome. To view the programme or to book your place see further details below.

New cycling activities added:

Sunday 17th October. Meet at Whitwell Car Park (next to the Harbour Café) for a 10.30am start. A ten mile+/- 'beginners' ride suitable for anyone who wants have a go at road riding. This would be suitable for families but not unaccompanied children. The route will involve both traffic-free cycleways and quiet local roads.

Sunday 17th October. Meet at Rutland County Council car park, Oakham, for a 10.00am start. A thirty-five mile, on-road, ride, suitable for reasonably fit riders, including families but not unaccompanied children.

In May, we offered virtual activities and challenges including walking and cycling routes, family fun activities, outdoor spaces and more. These can be accessed by clicking the link below at any time, so if you're ever stuck for something to do, there's plenty to try.