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Ruffside – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

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Ruffside – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

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Ruffside – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

02:31

31.4km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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611 m

View of Pow Hill, North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area can get very busy in good weather.

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1.94 km

Low Hospital Plantation

Forest

2.06 km

High Hospital Plantation

Forest

3.09 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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6.02 km

Blanchland Public Toilets

Highlight • River

Public toilet on the right as you enter Blanchland over little bridge, hidden behind the buildings, near the river and you may find other things !!!
Great view of the river over the wall, see photo

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6.10 km

The Lord Crewe Arms & Gardens

Highlight • Pub

Great pub for a warming fire, pie and pint and a lovely village with some nice craft shops

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6.17 km

White Monk Tearoom, Blanchland

Highlight • Cafe

Right in the center of Blanchland, the current tearoom is located in the Victorian building you can see, which was once the school but closed in 1980. Also, if you are hiking with your dog, dogs are welcome inside and outside in the seating area.

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21.0 km

Presser Lead Mine Pumping Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Built by the Consett Water Company in 1906, the station and the attendant's house are owned by Northumbrian Water, and the mine is used as an emergency water supply. Unfortunately it can only be viewed from the trail, no public access.

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27.7 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

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

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28.0 km

The Baa Pub, Hostel and Viking Statues

Highlight • Pub

The Baa is a hostel and campsite with its own pub.

This small, unique and quirky little pub has a cobblestone floor and plenty of sheep related decorations. It serves local ales and its own range of sheep themed cocktails.

In the garden are giant viking statues, thought to have been used as film props for the series Beowulf.

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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

10.1 km

7.60 km

1.52 km

278 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

11.2 km

6.21 km

1.71 km

498 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

8°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Ruffside – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

View of Pow Hill, North Pennines National Landscape

Ruffside

Blanchland Public Toilets

The Lord Crewe Arms & Gardens

White Monk Tearoom, Blanchland

Presser Lead Mine Pumping Station

Edmundbyers

The Baa Pub, Hostel and Viking Statues

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