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North East England

Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

Moderate

4.3

(11)

16

hikers

Edmundbyers – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

04:31

16.9km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.73 km

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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2

8.80 km

St. Edmund's Parish Church (Haydon Old Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

This small church dates back to the 12th century, although there is evidence of a pre-Norman building. It underwent renovations in the second half of the 19th century.

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3

9.16 km

Edmundbyers Village

Highlight • Religious Site

This peaceful village is ideal for starting your route or for taking a short break and regaining your strength. It has a long history, with evidence of prehistoric settlements dating back to the Neolithic period.

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4

9.43 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

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

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5

11.1 km

Llamas and horses at Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Natural

A fun friendly cafe serving snacks, cake, drinks and meals. Located in the Pow Hill Country Park above Derwent Reservoir it's a great place to begin or end a walk …

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6

12.8 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

If you’re planning on walking the reservoir loop be aware that half of it is along a quiet road

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7

13.8 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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B

16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

8.21 km

403 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

7.07 km

594 m

542 m

398 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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