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Edmundbyers – Ruffside loop from Shotley Bridge

Edmundbyers – Ruffside loop from Shotley Bridge

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Edmundbyers – Ruffside loop from Shotley Bridge

02:07

38.4km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.57 km

Junction to Whittonstall and Slaley

Highlight • Cycleway

Right to Whittonstall or left to Slaley

Tip by

15.7 km

The Baa

Highlight • Other

Best phone to see if they got food on, we hit lucky and had excellent pizza.
More info here
thebaabar.com

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16.1 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quieter roads after Blanchland alongside Derwent reservoir.

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17.7 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Derwent Reservoir is 5.6km long and covers nearly 4 square KM. It's a key part of the water supply for the north of England and is managed by Northumberland Water. …

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19.8 km

High Hospital Plantation

Forest

20.9 km

Ruffside

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quiet roads after Blanchland towards Edmundbyers, running alongside the Derwent reservoir.

Tip by

22.1 km

County Durham Border Sign

Highlight • Monument

22.3 km

Hotburn Plantation

Forest

38.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

2.20 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

12.6 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

18°C

15°C

0 %

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Edmundbyers – Ruffside loop from Shotley Bridge

Junction to Whittonstall and Slaley

The Baa

Edmundbyers

View of Derwent Reservoir

Ruffside

County Durham Border Sign

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