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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Romaldkirk

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Romaldkirk

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Romaldkirk

03:30

43.4km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 39.9 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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546 m

Tees Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former railway line, which roughly follows the route of the Tees river, is now a walking path where cyclists are also welcome. Along the way you regularly come across …

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12.0 km

Cycling Route in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

15.7 km

Blackton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Blackton Reservoir is a beautiful stretch of water that is home to a great deal of wildlife. The area around the western end of the reservoir is protected as a …

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16.7 km

Balderhead Reservoir Car Park

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17.1 km

Balderhead Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Among the three reservoirs, Balderhead is the one located furthest to the west. It takes its waters from the River Balder, a tributary of the River Tees, and was built in 1961.

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19.3 km

Hannah's Meadow nature reserve

Nature Reserve

23.6 km

Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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25.9 km

Lunedale Valley

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Similar in character to the neighbouring Baldersdale, Lunedale is a gorgeous valley in the Pennines AONB. Upper Lunedale hosts two reservoirs, Selsett and Grassholme, which are a delight to walk …

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34.0 km

Mill Beck Wood

Forest

35.1 km

Park End Wood

Forest

39.2 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

11.8 km

7.92 km

1.16 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

16.1 km

13.6 km

11.5 km

1.81 km

273 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

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11°C

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Romaldkirk

Tees Railway Path

Cycling Route in North Pennines National Landscape

Blackton Reservoir

Balderhead Reservoir Car Park

Balderhead Reservoir Dam

Grassholme Reservoir

Lunedale Valley

Lune Railway Viaduct

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