Top 4 Lakes around Wall

Great tracks, old drove roads. Continue on to Carriers Lane and Colt Crag reservoir

Pretty quiet lane, heads southwest to Corbridge or can swing up across the Military road to Matfen

great ride past the reservoir

Quietly situated reservoir with rich natural beauty, built in the late 19th century as part of the drinking water system for Newcastle and Gateshead. Surrounded by woodland and bush, and popular with birdwatchers for species such as the great crested grebe, cuckoo and house martin. Ideal for a relaxing stop by the water, with views of the tranquil countryside and a touch of ecological diversity.

wear something hi-viz on the roman military road. cars go at stupid speeds

The east reservoir was constructed first in 1872 to provide water to Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding area. As the population grew the second west reservoir was constructed in 1889. The area is a local nature reserve surrounded by mixed woodland.

A nice stretch of water in Northumberland, Colt Crag Reservoir is part of a network of reservoirs, connected by tunnels and aqueducts, that provide drinking water to Newcastle Upon Tyne. Around the water, you will find a huge variety of wildlife. The reservoir is an ideal breeding ground for cuckoo, whinchat, wheatear, and meadow pipit. It's also home to great crested grebes, house martins, badgers, and bats.

If you're cycling this segment in winter make sure you've got mud guards otherwise avoid like the plague if you don't like your face being splattered with whatever that brown stuff was on the road! if you pull up quietly to whittledean reservoir you might be fortunate enough to witness a Herron on the banks of the reservoir? I pulled up to quickly and startled one which flew off in a majestic arc across the reservoir! not enough time to snap a quick photo though ☹️