Cow Green Reservoir and Dam

Cow Green Reservoir and Dam

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Cow Green Reservoir and Dam

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Location: Forest And Frith, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

December 15, 2022

Hiking

Cow Green reservoir is 3km long and was completed in 1971 to supply water to Teesside. It controls the flow in the river Tees keeping the supply to industry downstream safe during dry periods.
The area surrounding the reservoir is an important habitat for rare alpine plants.

David Howells

July 29, 2024

Hiking

Cow Green Reservoir is a three-kilometre long reservoir set in the heart of the North Pennines. It is set in a beautiful, wide valley under the shadow of Meldon Fell. There is a large car park with porta loos nearby that provides the only parking in the area for the myriad of outdoor activities, including hiking, in the area. Cauldron Snout, a famous waterfall, is also nearby, located on the other side of the dam.

Donnie

April 16, 2019

Hiking

Great to visit just after a heavy rain.

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Cow Green Reservoir & Cauldron Snout loop

14.7km

03:58

160m

Embark on a difficult hiking adventure around Cow Green Reservoir & Cauldron Snout, covering 9.2 miles (14.7 km) with an elevation gain of 530 feet (162 metres). This route typically…

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