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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

01:19

12.4km

100m

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: April 17, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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448 m

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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459 m

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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3.04 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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6.23 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.

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7.00 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

9.32 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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11.9 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 …

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11.9 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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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

3.15 km

542 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

3.49 km

527 m

439 m

292 m

Elevation

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Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

Pow Hill Country Park

View of Derwent Reservoir

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Millshield Picnic Site, Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Boat Shack Café Bar Lounge

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