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Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

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Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

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Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

02:21

8.78km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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105 m

Confluence of Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn in Wearhead

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High up in Weardale, Wearhead is where the Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn merge to form the River Wear, one of the North East's great rivers. The surrounding countryside is …

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1.26 km

Burtreeford Bridge and Killhope Burn Waterfall

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From this stone bridge with two arches, you can cross Killhope Burn in the village of Cowshill. If you look closely, very near the bridge, the burn forms a small …

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3.24 km

Burnhope Reservoir

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The construction of the dam was completed in 1937, and where the village of Burnhope once stood, it is now submerged under the water. You can enjoy a peaceful walk …

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

1.71 km

1.15 km

1.12 km

173 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

1.48 km

1.12 km

407 m

234 m

100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Burnhope Reservoir and Cowshill loop from Wearhead — North Pennines

Confluence of Burnhope Burn and Killhope Burn in Wearhead

Burtreeford Bridge and Killhope Burn Waterfall

Burnhope Reservoir

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