Edmundbyers – Blanchland Village loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Edmundbyers – Blanchland Village loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

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Edmundbyers – Blanchland Village loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

03:50

55.8km

1,000m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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4.26 km

Slaley Forest

Forest

11.5 km

Hotburn Plantation

Forest

12.9 km

Ruffside

Highlight • Settlement

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

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13.7 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Roads around here pretty quiet most days

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16.8 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quieter roads after Blanchland alongside Derwent reservoir.

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23.8 km

Weardale Descent to Stanhope

Highlight • Climb

Very long descent from here down into Stanhope through Crawleyside.

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28.7 km

Crawleyside Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

Tough climb out of Stanhope, it can be a little scary with the big wagons coming past.

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36.7 km

Road Into Rookhope

Highlight • Climb

Quiet main road into Rookhope which is about half a mile long with climb / scenery leading out.

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47.2 km

Blanchland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely spot, there's a tap round the back of the abbey if you need to fill up with drinking water when the pub and cafe are both closed.

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49.5 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

very windy heading into and out of Blanchland with prevailing Westerly winds.

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55.8 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

12.9 km

1.52 km

896 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

15.9 km

10.2 km

3.08 km

876 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

4°C

13 %

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Edmundbyers – Blanchland Village loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Ruffside

Derwent Reservoir

Edmundbyers

Weardale Descent to Stanhope

Crawleyside Bank Climb

Road Into Rookhope

Blanchland Village

Derwent Reservoir

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