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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

01:05

15.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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313 m

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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963 m

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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3.23 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

5.67 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

6.14 km

View Across the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Looking towards the dam

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8.71 km

Nature Reserve Parking – North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Other

Park here for the footpaths opposite the nature reserve

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9.92 km

Ruffside

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quiet roads after Blanchland towards Edmundbyers, running alongside the Derwent reservoir.

Tip by

10.7 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Roads around here pretty quiet most days

Tip by

15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.46 km

622 m

144 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.96 km

1.50 km

567 m

287 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

85 %

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

Derwent Waterside Park

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

View of Derwent Reservoir

View Across the Reservoir

Nature Reserve Parking – North Pennines National Landscape

Ruffside

Derwent Reservoir

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