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Derwent Reservoir – walks, rides and wildlife
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region.
Beautiful surroundings
There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir and then round the north shore to Millshield Picnic Area. You can find out more about the reservoir, its wildlife and its history as you go, on foot or by bike. Cyclists can make a longer circular route around the reservoir by combining the shore path with local roads.
Disabled parking and accessible toilets are available. An all-terrain mobility Tramper is available at weekends. Find out more and pre-book.
Watch the video of the accessible route from Millshield Picnic Area.
Watch the video of the accessible route from Pow Hill Country Park.
There is car parking, public transport, disabled and pushchair access, a shop and toilets nearby.
- Derwent Reservoir is in the north-eastern part of the North Pennines AONB, between Blanchland and Edmundbyers – the south shore is in County Durham and the north shore is in Northumberland.
- Start from Pow Hill Country Park (NZ011517 / DH8 9NU – nearest) or Millshield Picnic Area (NZ013532 / DH8 9PT – nearest).
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