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Hury Reservoir Dam – Blackton Reservoir loop from Cotherstone

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Hury Reservoir Dam – Blackton Reservoir loop from Cotherstone

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Hury Reservoir Dam – Blackton Reservoir loop from Cotherstone

01:34

21.9km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.20 km for 67 m

After 12.0 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.24 km

Hury Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Hury reservoir was completed in 1892. It's the lowest in a series of three reservoirs on the river Balder designed to control the river flow and provide water to the people and industry of Teesdale.

Tip by

10.2 km

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 nature reserve. Nearby, Hannah's Meadows has been designated as a site of special scientific interest due to them having many species of grass and herbs which are threatened elsewhere.

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11.1 km

Balderhead Reservoir Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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12.1 km

Hannah's Barn

Highlight • Historical Site

13.4 km

Hillgill Plantation

Forest

21.8 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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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

1.93 km

965 m

236 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.18 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

14°C

46 %

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Hury Reservoir Dam – Blackton Reservoir loop from Cotherstone

Hury Reservoir Dam

Blackton Reservoir

Balderhead Reservoir Car Park

Hannah's Barn

The Old Chapel Café

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