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North East England

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

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North East England

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

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

00:34

5.47km

20m

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: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

94 m

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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2

105 m

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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3

205 m

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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211 m

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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5

2.28 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from the Dam

Highlight • Lake

Looking across the reservoir and down from the dam

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6

2.81 km

Water Control Tower, Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Tower and overflow when the reservoir is too full

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

1.79 km

292 m

236 m

214 m

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Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

92 %

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