Quick question re Rutland Water (1 Viewer)

markgriff

markgriff

• Sep 1, 2013

• #1

Can I ask a question re Rutland Water nature reserve in Leicestershire? I was thinking of stopping there as a half way point on my journey to Norfolk and was wanting to know if they had a cafe at any of the visitors centres to get some lunch? I've had a look at the website but can't see any mention of places to eat there so just wanted to check with those in the know before I plan my journey?

Many thanks...

 

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Mari E

Japan young birder

• Sep 1, 2013

• #2

I don't remember there being any cafes, but better to ask someone who knows Rutland better than me

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Sep 1, 2013

• #3

Mari E said:

I don't remember there being any cafes, but better to ask someone who knows Rutland better than me

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The Egleton visitor centre usually has sandwiches and there is a coffee machine.

There are cafes at the three big carparks - Whitwell, Sykes Lane (the dam) and Normanton - but these are not at the main birding areas.

Steve

 

markgriff

markgriff

• Sep 1, 2013

• #4

Thanks for your replies. I'm surprised a reserve as big has Rutland doesn't offer a bit more on the food front......may have to think of a plan B for my half way stop?!

 

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Tarsiger

Well-known member

• Sep 2, 2013

• #5

Packed lunch?

 

Andy Hurley

Gotta love nature!

Opus Editor

Supporter

• Sep 2, 2013

• #6

Tarsiger said:

Packed lunch?

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quite

 

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JamesA

Crap Birder

• Sep 2, 2013

• #7

Yeah, take your own and spend more time birding, or there are plenty of good pubs nearby that do a decent lunch. Keep hearing good things about the pub in Exton, but I've never had the time to go.

 

markgriff

markgriff

• Sep 2, 2013

• #8

Tarsiger said:

Packed lunch?

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That would be my usual plan but i will be with Mrs G enroute to our holiday cottage, so she will be expecting a little more for her rest stop....B