Lune Railway Viaduct – Footbridge Over Hury Reservoir loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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Middleton In Teesdale

Lune Railway Viaduct – Footbridge Over Hury Reservoir loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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Lune Railway Viaduct – Footbridge Over Hury Reservoir loop from Middleton in Teesdale

07:05

25.3km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Parking

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2.08 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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

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9.91 km

Footbridge Over Hury Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The footbridge over the narrow tail end of Hury Reservoir below the dam of Blackton Reservoir. A useful alternative to crossing the dam.

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10.8 km

View of Grassholme Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Lake

12.3 km

Blackton Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.7 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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13.7 km

View from Balderhead Dam

Highlight • Lake

Hard climb to get up but what a stunning view from Balderhead Dam looking out towards Blackton and Hury reservoirs

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19.3 km

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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22.4 km