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North East England

Shotley Low Quarter

Pow Hill Country Park – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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North East England

Shotley Low Quarter

Pow Hill Country Park – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Pow Hill Country Park – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

00:46

7.24km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.63 km

Boat Shack Café Bar Lounge

Highlight • Restaurant

A fun friendly cafe serving snacks, cake, drinks and meals. Located in the Pow Hill Country Park above Derwent Reservoir it's a great place to begin or end a walk …

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2

2.72 km

Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Free Parking and the Boat Shack Cafe, a good point to start the Blanchland loop.

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3

2.73 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Derwent Reservoir is 5.6km long and covers nearly 4 square KM. It's a key part of the water supply for the north of England and is managed by Northumberland Water. …

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4

2.99 km

Pow Hill Country Park Forest Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pow Hill country park is a SSSI on the hill above Derwent Reservoir. It's designated due to the important marsh and woodland habitat. Look out for the rare plant species …

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5

3.34 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pow Hill country park is a SSSI on the hill above Derwent Reservoir. It's designated due to the important marsh and woodland habitat. Look out for the rare plant species …

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6

5.75 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

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7

6.28 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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8

6.93 km

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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B

7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

2.87 km

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

2.15 km

813 m

378 m

284 m

124 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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4°C

12 %

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