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Colt Crag Reservoir – Dovecote Hill Tower loop from Bellridge

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Colt Crag Reservoir – Dovecote Hill Tower loop from Bellridge

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Colt Crag Reservoir – Dovecote Hill Tower loop from Bellridge

02:27

37.0km

330m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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11.5 km

Bab Crag

Highlight • Summit

12.3 km

Bavington Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

18.8 km

Colt Crag Reservoir

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Quietly situated reservoir with rich natural beauty, built in the late 19th century as part of the drinking water system for Newcastle and Gateshead. Surrounded by woodland and bush, and …

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23.3 km

View at Dovecote Hill Tower

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A picturesque folly in a miniature castle style, situated on a quiet hillside with panoramic views over the countryside. Originally thought to have been built as a dovecote, part of …

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23.5 km

View at Dovecote Hill Tower

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A picturesque folly in a miniature castle style, situated on a quiet hillside with panoramic views over the countryside. Originally thought to have been built as a dovecote, part of …

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24.9 km

Dovecote Hill Tower

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To the west of Little Bavington, on a small hill, is the most significant remainder of the landscaped gardens of Bavington Hall. It was built as an eyecatcher and to …

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31.6 km

Ryals Road

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Beautiful straight track with a heavenly view.

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32.5 km

All Saints' Church

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All Saints Church in Ryal is a historic village church in Northumberland, dating back to the 12th century and originally associated with Stamfordham. The church combines medieval features, such as …

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37.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

6.57 km

Surfaces

17.7 km

14.3 km

5.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Colt Crag Reservoir – Dovecote Hill Tower loop from Bellridge

Bab Crag

Bavington Crags

Colt Crag Reservoir

View at Dovecote Hill Tower

View at Dovecote Hill Tower

Dovecote Hill Tower

Ryals Road

All Saints' Church

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