Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Burnhope Reservoir and Wearhead loop from Cowshill — North Pennines

Routes

Running trails & routes

Burnhope Reservoir and Wearhead loop from Cowshill — North Pennines

Moderate

runners

Burnhope Reservoir and Wearhead loop from Cowshill — North Pennines

01:03

9.33km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Pennines AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

271 m

Burtreeford Bridge and Killhope Burn Waterfall

Highlight • River

From this stone bridge with two arches, you can cross Killhope Burn in the village of Cowshill. If you look closely, very near the bridge, the burn forms a small …

Tip by

2.16 km

Burnhope Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The construction of the dam was completed in 1937, and where the village of Burnhope once stood, it is now submerged under the water. You can enjoy a peaceful walk …

Tip by

7.88 km

Wearhead Village

Highlight • Settlement

High up in Weardale, Wearhead is where the Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn merge to form the River Wear, one of the North East's great rivers. The surrounding countryside is …

Tip by

9.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

2.23 km

1.18 km

1.12 km

143 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

1.45 km

1.12 km

923 m

234 m

130 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

9°C

0°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

This route was planned by komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

3.7

149

Derwent Reservoir loop from Millshield picnic site

01:37h

15.3km

130m

Moderate

4.0

Hamsterley Forest Loop

00:59h

8.21km

190m

Moderate

3.0

Three Becks Trail

00:57h

8.05km

170m

Moderate

Hadrian's Wall Path

01:14h

9.93km

200m

Hard

3.0

High Cup Nick & the Pennine Way loop from Dufton — North Pennines

01:55h

15.5km

440m

Hard

3.0

High Cup Nick & the Pennine Way loop from Dufton

01:43h

14.5km

380m

Moderate

5.0

Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

00:53h

7.77km

120m

Moderate

Allen Banks & Staward Peel loop — North Pennines

01:17h

10.7km

240m

Moderate

Dufton Pike circular from Dufton — North Pennines

01:01h

7.23km

270m

Moderate

Vindolanda & Hadrian's Wall Trail

00:43h

6.08km

90m

Moderate

3.0

Greenlee Lough and Hadrian's Wall Loop

01:20h

12.0km

170m

Moderate

5.0

Stobb Cross loop from Allendale — North Pennines

01:14h

10.7km

180m

Burnhope Reservoir and Wearhead loop from Cowshill — North Pennines

Burtreeford Bridge and Killhope Burn Waterfall

Burnhope Reservoir

Wearhead Village

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️