Cycling around Rutland is one of the best ways to experience this beautiful area of the UK. With its rolling countryside and charming villages, Rutland offers picture-perfect scenery that’s ideal for riders of all abilities – and thanks to our fleet of e-bikes, you can now explore even more of this stunning landscape!
E-bikes bring a whole new level of freedom to exploring Rutland. With battery-assisted pedalling, you can effortlessly glide up gentle inclines, cover longer distances and enjoy longer days out and about.
Hire Points Across Rutland
Thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Discover Rutland has partnered with a range of local venues across the county to offer e-bike hire at convenient locations. These include pubs, hotels, holiday cottages and caravan parks, making it easy to hop on an e-bike during your stay:
- Rutland Nursery, Manton
- The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham
- The George Inn Hotel, Oakham
- Rutland Hall Hotel, North Shore of Rutland Water
- The Olive Branch & Beech House, Clipsham
- The Paddock Caravan Site, Lyndon
- Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Whissendine
- The White Lion Inn, Whissendine
Each venue manages its own e-bike hire, so it’s best to contact them directly for availability, pricing and booking details.
You can also hire bikes at Specialized Rutland Water, Whitwell, located at Rutland Water; their fleet includes e-bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes, along with accessories such as child seats and dog trailers.
Rutland is packed with cycling routes that are ideal for e-bikes. The seven Rutland Heritage Trails offer scenic circular rides ranging from around 8½ to 14½ miles, taking you through peaceful countryside and charming villages to explore Rutland’s fascinating history.
For road cyclists, there are also longer northern and southern routes featured in our food map, each around 24 miles, offering a full day of exploration and the chance to see even more of Rutland’s landscape. These longer routes are perfect for foodies, linking some of the most renowned producers, shops and eateries in the county making ideal stop-offs along the way.
Green Tourism
Choosing to discover the area via eBikes instead of using your vehicle is a simple switch that makes a big difference. eBikes produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping to reduce air pollution and lower your carbon footprint while you explore. They use only a fraction of the energy required to power a car, meaning fewer greenhouse gases overall – especially when charged using renewable electricity. By swapping four wheels for two, you’re also helping to ease traffic congestion, reduce noise pollution, and protect the natural beauty that makes Rutland so special. It’s a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable way to discover the area – letting you enjoy the landscape while helping to preserve it for future generations.
