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The best cycling routes around Burnhope Reservoir

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With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Burnhope Reservoir, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around Burnhope Reservoir.

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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1. Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland – Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch loop from Wearhead

73.2km

05:03

1,280m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hartside Summit – Hartside Summit Viewpoint loop from Wearhead

128km

08:41

1,960m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gin Hill Mine Shaft – The Hemmel Café loop from Wearhead

49.2km

03:27

970m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch – Groverake Mine Headframes loop from Allenheads

29.2km

02:17

800m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch – View from Crawleyside loop from Wearhead

65.6km

04:35

1,220m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Burnhope Reservoir

1. Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland – Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch loop from Wearhead

2. Hartside Summit – Hartside Summit Viewpoint loop from Wearhead

3. Gin Hill Mine Shaft – The Hemmel Café loop from Wearhead

4. Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch – Groverake Mine Headframes loop from Allenheads

5. Rookhope Smelt Mill Flue Arch – View from Crawleyside loop from Wearhead

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