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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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North East England

Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

Moderate

4.3

(3)

67

hikers

Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

02:04

8.08km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

815 m

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

2

3.62 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

Tip by

3

4.02 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

If you’re planning on walking the reservoir loop be aware that half of it is along a quiet road

Tip by

4

5.01 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

Tip by

5

8.05 km

Millshield Picnic Site, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

Millshield Picnic site, with plenty of walks. car park has clean toilet block, checked daily.
this is also a star gazing spot, with a revolvable information board, showing the constellations.

Tip by

B

8.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

1.87 km

143 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

1.99 km

280 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

30 %

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