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North East England

Grassholme Reservoir loop — North Pennines

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Grassholme Reservoir loop — North Pennines

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Grassholme Reservoir loop — North Pennines

03:29

12.5km

240m

Hiking

Hike the Grassholme Reservoir loop in the North Pennines for a moderate experience through rolling pastures and along tranquil shorelines. This 7.8-mile (12.5 km) route involves 794 feet (242 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 3 hours and 29 minutes to complete. You will enjoy picturesque views across the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Pennines AONB

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1.48 km

Kirkcarrion Bronze Age Burial Mound

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kirkcarrion is a copse of pine trees planted on a walled hill above Middleton in Teesdale. The trees were planted in Victorian times on a Bronze Age burial mound. The …

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4.34 km

Lunedale Valley

Highlight • Natural

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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5.72 km

Grassholme Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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10.6 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

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

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

2.41 km

1.71 km

1.46 km

1.16 km

404 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.66 km

2.84 km

958 m

893 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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1°C

29 %

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Trail Reviews

September 25, 2021, middleton in teesdale~harter fell & lunedale 25.09.2021

path along reservoir closed, so a bimble along the lane is required