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Old 03-06-11, 06:36 AM
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I am heading south for two weeks and will be staying just north of Peterborough.
Is there any places near by worth a visit, I googled the area and noticed Rutland Water, has anyone been there before. If yes what would I exprct to see.
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Old 03-06-11, 07:32 AM
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I've not been there but hear it's worth a visit.
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Old 03-06-11, 05:03 PM
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I've never been either, but I did plan to go last year and was given a lot of helpful information from Judith.

I also found this website helpful:

Rutland Water Nature Reserve
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You can expect to see Osprey at Rutland Water Paul.
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Old 04-06-11, 09:30 AM
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A day out at Rutland Water it is.
Anything else in the area worth a visit...
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From the looks of the website Paul, it will take more than a day just to explore Rutland.
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