Lead Road – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Shotley Bridge
Lead Road – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Shotley Bridge
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Lead Road – View of Derwent Reservoir loop from Shotley Bridge
02:05
37.7km
550m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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North Pennines National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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17.3 km
Middle Rigg Plantation
Forest
17.4 km
Lead Road
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
18.3 km
Crossroads Before Slaley
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
22.4 km
View of Derwent Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
22.7 km
View of Derwent Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
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24.8 km
Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles Gravel Road
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
26.3 km
Slaley–Blanchland Road Junction
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
27.0 km
Minsteracres Entrance
Highlight • Other
Tip by
29.6 km
Junction to Whittonstall and Slaley
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
37.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
36.3 km
633 m
536 m
160 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
19.6 km
17.5 km
604 m
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Elevation
Highest point (310 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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Weather
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Friday 17 July
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10°C
24 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h
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