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North East England

Blanchland Village – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

Road cycling routes

North East England

Blanchland Village – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

Moderate

5.0

(1)

30

riders

Blanchland Village – Edmundbyers loop from Pow Hill Bog

02:29

51.7km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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After 1.61 km for 207 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

Low Hospital Plantation

Forest

1.84 km

High Hospital Plantation

Forest

3

2.87 km

Ruffside

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quiet roads after Blanchland towards Edmundbyers, running alongside the Derwent reservoir.

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4

5.90 km

Blanchland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely spot, there's a tap round the back of the abbey if you need to fill up with drinking water when the pub and cafe are both closed.

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5

8.25 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

very windy heading into and out of Blanchland with prevailing Westerly winds.

Tip by

6

19.2 km

Linnels Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

On the Hexham to Slayley road

Tip by

7

26.6 km

Devil's Water

Highlight • River

Next to the turning for Dilston Physic garden

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8

34.7 km

Healey to Wooler Road

Highlight • Trail

pretty good climb about 10% gradient, well worth it though. if you look to your left as you're climbing you'll notice a small burn/beck/stream with trees growing on its banks. …

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9

50.1 km

The Baa

Highlight • Other

Best phone to see if they got food on, we hit lucky and had excellent pizza.
More info here
thebaabar.com

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10

50.5 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quieter roads after Blanchland alongside Derwent reservoir.

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B

51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

7.72 km

189 m

130 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

789 m

189 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

8°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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