Derwent Reservoir – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

Derwent Reservoir – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

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Derwent Reservoir – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

02:07

27.1km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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2.92 km

Slaley Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful gravel road through the Slaley forest. Occasional holes with puddles, but perfect for anyone with a gravel bike. The forest is beautiful to see and on the south side you have beautiful views over the North Pennines.

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5.59 km

View from the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the top

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6.66 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest

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8.33 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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12.2 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

very windy heading into and out of Blanchland with prevailing Westerly winds.

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14.6 km

Blanchland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely spot, there's a tap round the back of the abbey if you need to fill up with drinking water when the pub and cafe are both closed.

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22.2 km

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great fun smooth downhill

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22.4 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful hilly forest with various gravel paths. Enjoy getting lost with your gravel bike with beautiful views on the edge of the forest.

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27.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

7.96 km

3.16 km

214 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.67 km

2.92 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

35 %

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Derwent Reservoir – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

Slaley Forest Gravel Path

View from the Top

Slaley Forest

Keyhole Stone Carving

Derwent Reservoir

Blanchland Village

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

Slaley Forest

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