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Blackton Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Romaldkirk

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Blackton Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Romaldkirk

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Blackton Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Romaldkirk

03:15

40.7km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.2 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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343 m

Tees Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former railway line, which roughly follows the route of the Tees river, is now a walking path where cyclists are also welcome. Along the way you regularly come across …

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12.1 km

Cycling Route in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

15.8 km

Blackton Reservoir

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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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16.6 km

Hannah's Meadow nature reserve

Nature Reserve

19.3 km

Stone Pillar with Metal Frame

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Second one along route. Don't know what it is...

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20.9 km

Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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23.2 km

Lunedale Valley

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Similar in character to the neighbouring Baldersdale, Lunedale is a gorgeous valley in the Pennines AONB. Upper Lunedale hosts two reservoirs, Selsett and Grassholme, which are a delight to walk …

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31.3 km

Mill Beck Wood

Forest

32.3 km

Park End Wood

Forest

36.5 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

11.6 km

6.38 km

1.16 km

331 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

12.7 km

11.5 km

1.81 km

273 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

27°C

14°C

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Blackton Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Romaldkirk

Romaldkirk Village

Tees Railway Path

Cycling Route in North Pennines National Landscape

Blackton Reservoir

Stone Pillar with Metal Frame

Grassholme Reservoir

Lunedale Valley

Lune Railway Viaduct

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