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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Barnard Castle

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Barnard Castle

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Barnard Castle

02:48

41.6km

530m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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230 m

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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17.8 km

Blackton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Blackton Reservoir is a beautiful stretch of water that is home to a great deal of wildlife. The area around the western end of the reservoir is protected as a …

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20.3 km

Hillgill Plantation

Forest

23.3 km

Grassholme Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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28.5 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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35.9 km

The Old Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open 10-4 everyday except Tuesday. Great coffee and cake, bacon/sausage butties. Enough bike parking for a group ride, plus a maintenance station with pump and tools. Walkers, runners, kayakers and dogs all welcome!

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41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

2.12 km

1.20 km

186 m

171 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

18.3 km

2.82 km

287 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Blackton Reservoir – Grassholme Reservoir loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Blackton Reservoir

Grassholme Reservoir

Lune Railway Viaduct

The Old Chapel Café

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