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Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

02:51

10.4km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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63 m

Edmundbyers Village

Highlight • Religious Site

This peaceful village is ideal for starting your route or for taking a short break and regaining your strength. It has a long history, with evidence of prehistoric settlements dating back to the Neolithic period.

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337 m

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2.00 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.
The reservoir was opend in 1967 and unlike other reservoirs the area was dug out with the soil used to create the dam.

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2.10 km

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Natural

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 and support a local business.
Open seasonally, just weekends in the winter but more days in the summer and school holidays so do check before visiting facebook.com/boatshackdurham

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3.77 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

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4.76 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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5.41 km

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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9.38 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

Highlight • Climb

A lovely area to cycle near to Derwent Reservoir. Muggleswick offers a good climbing challenge up to the reservoir. Pretty steep but not too long and even a couple of switchbacks. Not exactly Alpine but a nice chance from the usual straight British climbs.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

3.56 km

301 m

137 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

1.74 km

1.39 km

745 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

18°C

11°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

Edmundbyers Village

Edmundbyers

View of Derwent Reservoir

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Derwent Reservoir

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Waterside Park

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

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