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View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

02:00

7.66km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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311 m

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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1.45 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

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3.64 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pow Hill country park is a SSSI on the hill above Derwent Reservoir. It's designated due to the important marsh and woodland habitat. Look out for the rare plant species …

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4.02 km

Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Free Parking and the Boat Shack Cafe, a good point to start the Blanchland loop.

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4.03 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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4.13 km

Boat Shack Café Bar Lounge

Highlight • Restaurant

A fun friendly cafe serving snacks, cake, drinks and meals. Located in the Pow Hill Country Park above Derwent Reservoir it's a great place to begin or end a walk …

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4.13 km

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Natural

A fun friendly cafe serving snacks, cake, drinks and meals. Located in the Pow Hill Country Park above Derwent Reservoir it's a great place to begin or end a walk …

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5.81 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

If you’re planning on walking the reservoir loop be aware that half of it is along a quiet road

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7.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.38 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.93 km

519 m

292 m

213 m

124 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

66 %

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View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

Derwent Waterside Park

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

View of Derwent Reservoir

Pow Hill Country Park

View of Derwent Reservoir

Boat Shack Café Bar Lounge

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Derwent Reservoir

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