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North East England

View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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North East England

View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

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View of Derwent Reservoir – Derwent Reservoir loop from Pow Hill Bog

02:25

9.43km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

2.31 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

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2

4.50 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pow Hill country park is a SSSI on the hill above Derwent Reservoir. It's designated due to the important marsh and woodland habitat. Look out for the rare plant species …

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3

4.88 km

Pow Hill Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Free Parking and the Boat Shack Cafe, a good point to start the Blanchland loop.

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4

4.89 km

View of Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Derwent Reservoir is 5.6km long and covers nearly 4 square KM. It's a key part of the water supply for the north of England and is managed by Northumberland Water. …

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5

4.99 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

5.00 km

Boat Shack Café Bar Lounge

Highlight • Restaurant

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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7

6.67 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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8

7.66 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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B

9.43 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

2.04 km

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

1.93 km

721 m

319 m

193 m

< 100 m

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June 2, 2025,Hike

did a to b and then returned.. but looks about same distance to do loop, only less well defined trail.

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