Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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313 m

Derwent Waterside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed at the minute because of covid

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963 m

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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3.23 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

5.67 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

6.14 km

View Across the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Looking towards the dam

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8.71 km

Nature Reserve Parking – North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Other

Park here for the footpaths opposite the nature reserve

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12.2 km

Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Forest

This area can get very busy in good weather.

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.43 km

551 m

330 m

102 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.04 km

1.50 km

569 m

428 m

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 3 December

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