Uppingham Rutland is 'number one' in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the Midlands.

Uppingham is 'number one' in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the Midlands.

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Martin Brookes Flickr Uppingham 

They say that beauty is only skin deep, but in Uppingham it’s built into the fabric of its honey-coloured houses. From the thatched cricket pavilion to the quaint old market square, there’s a feast for the eyes at every turn — cobbled alleys, pots bursting with bay and box, and immaculate front gardens. This is a place that cares about appearances. Life here is pleasingly traditional — and not just in November when the streets are full of sheep and cattle for the fatstock show, using temporary pens in the market square, or April when vintage cars gather for the Stilton Cheese Run. Read More

BIKE/RUN Challenge @ Rutland Water, Nr Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, England,

BIKE/RUN Challenge @ Rutland Water, 

Nr Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, England, 

9th October 2011

 Race Information:

• Event Name: RUN/BIKE Challange
• Terrain/Type: Multi-Terrain
• Date: 09/10/2011
• Start Time: 10am
• Venue: Sykes Lane Car park Rutland Water
• Organised By: Steve Robinson
• Race Website: Click Here.

Race Description

This is a pairs event, working together one person cycling they other running. You are allowed to swap over as often as you like, but must stay within 10 meters of each other.
Taking place at Sykes Lane, Rutland water on the 9th Oct 2011, start time 10am. Teams can be Male/male, Female/Female or Female/Male

Oakham School Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, Midlands, England, Photograph 2011

Oakham School  Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, Midlands, England, Photograph 2011