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The best cycling routes around Balderhead Reservoir

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With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Balderhead 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 Balderhead Reservoir.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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1. Bed-le-Moor Hill loop from Middleton in Teesdale

16.3km

01:11

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Old Chapel Café – The Bowes Museum loop from Middleton in Teesdale

39.8km

02:31

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Old Chapel Café – Eggleston Climb loop from Middleton in Teesdale

41.6km

02:45

600m

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

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4. Tees Railway Path – The Old Chapel Café loop from Middleton in Teesdale

45.2km

02:55

590m

580m

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

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5. Bed-le-Moor Hill – Hillgill Plantation loop from Middleton in Teesdale

24.5km

01:37

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Balderhead Reservoir

1. Bed-le-Moor Hill loop from Middleton in Teesdale

2. The Old Chapel Café – The Bowes Museum loop from Middleton in Teesdale

3. The Old Chapel Café – Eggleston Climb loop from Middleton in Teesdale

4. Tees Railway Path – The Old Chapel Café loop from Middleton in Teesdale

5. Bed-le-Moor Hill – Hillgill Plantation loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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