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Blackton Reservoir – Hury Reservoir Dam loop from Hannah's Meadows SSSI

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North East England

Blackton Reservoir – Hury Reservoir Dam loop from Hannah's Meadows SSSI

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Blackton Reservoir – Hury Reservoir Dam loop from Hannah's Meadows SSSI

01:19

11.8km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 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

831 m

Blackton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Blackton Reservoir is a beautiful stretch of water that is home to a great deal of wildlife. The area around the western end of the reservoir is protected as a …

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2

1.42 km

Barn Honesty Snack Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Time to regenerate! Lovingly arranged here in the barn you will find what the hiker's heart needs to regain its strength. Among other things, refrigerator with various cold drinks, hot …

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3

5.77 km

Hury Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Hury reservoir was completed in 1892. It's the lowest in a series of three reservoirs on the river Balder designed to control the river flow and provide water to the people and industry of Teesdale.

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4

10.8 km

Balderhead Reservoir Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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5

11.3 km

Balderhead Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Among the three reservoirs, Balderhead is the one located furthest to the west. It takes its waters from the River Balder, a tributary of the River Tees, and was built in 1961.

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6

11.7 km

View from Balderhead Dam

Highlight • Lake

Hard climb to get up but what a stunning view from Balderhead Dam looking out towards Blackton and Hury reservoirs

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B

11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

1.74 km

1.68 km

164 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

2.08 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

21°C

12°C

11 %

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