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Evening Osprey Cruise

Rutland Water Nature Reserve · Oakham4 Nov 2026 - 13 Feb 2027
Wetland landscape with reed beds, open water, and distant trees under clear sky.
NOV 20264WED
Courtesy of Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Expansive view of a lake with tree-covered islands, surrounded by green fields and woodland, with a stately home visible on the distant hillside.
A large bird of prey in flight with wings spread wide, soaring between trees.

DATES

4 Nov 2026 - 13 Feb 2027

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An evening boat cruise on Rutland Water, setting off from Whitwell Harbour to look for ospreys.

This is an evening boat trip on Rutland Water, run by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and sailing out from Whitwell Harbour on the lookout for ospreys. It runs on selected Wednesday and Saturday evenings between 22 May and 7 August 2027, on these dates: 22, 26 and 29 May; 2, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23 and 30 June; 3, 7, 14, 17, 21, 28 and 31 July; and 4 and 7 August 2027. Not every Wednesday or Saturday within that period has a sailing, so it's the dates above that count rather than every week. No start time, price or age limit is given on the listing.

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Wetland landscape with reed beds, open water, and distant trees under clear sky.Rutland Water Nature ReserveA lakeside reserve of hides and trails where you scan the water for ospreys and winter wildfowl.Oakham · from £7.50 · accessible toilet · baby change · bike parkingSee full listing →

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