Derwent Reservoir walk

A walk which starts with a climb up to the moorland at Muggleswick Park and then heads back through Edmunbyers; returning along the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
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Location

Country : England
County/Region : County Durham
Postcode : DH8 9NU (approx. location)
GPS Position : -1.98356 Lon | 54.86010 Lat
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Grade

Challenging circular walk

Distance : 20.29km / 12.6 miles
Ascent : 442m / 1450ft
Descent : 435m / 1427ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

View of Derwent Reservoir Tower from the picnic area
Church of the All Saints at Muggleswick
View of the 3 Curricks in Muggleswick Park
Path on the North side of Derwent Reservoir
View over the Derwent Reservoir
View of the Reservoir from Muggleswick Moor

Comments

Posted on .
This is a great walk but the highlight is the reservoir path from Pow Hill to Millshield picnic area which is a nice easy family walk. There's a pub at Edmunbyers and a cafe at Pow Hill Country Park and Derwent Waterside Park play area. Toilets are also available at Millshield picnic area.

Written by Chris

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