Recreation
The reservoir is used not just for water storage, but is a popular sports centre - as well as water sports such as sailing visitors enjoy fishing, walking and cycling along a 25-mile (40-km) perimeter track. A pleasure cruiser, the Rutland Belle, carries people around the lake. Birdwatching brings visitors from far afield. The butterfly centre is now closed.
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