Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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4.7

(11)

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

01:01

14.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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419 m

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

886 m

View Across the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Looking towards the dam

Tip by

3.46 km

Nature Reserve Parking – North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Other

Park here for the footpaths opposite the nature reserve

Tip by

4.67 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

5.47 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Roads around here pretty quiet most days

Tip by

9.83 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

Tip by

10.4 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

Tip by

12.6 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

14.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

4.46 km

648 m

323 m

Surfaces

9.43 km

2.96 km

1.50 km

778 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Ruffside – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

View of Derwent Reservoir

View Across the Reservoir

Nature Reserve Parking – North Pennines National Landscape

Ruffside

Derwent Reservoir

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

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