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You are here > Home > Things to Do > Derwent Reservoir Walk

Derwent Reservoir Walk

Derwent Reservoir Visitor Centre
Pow Hill Country Park
Edmundbyers
County Durham
DH8 9TT

Tel: +44 01207 255 250

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DISTANCE: 2 miles from Visitor Centre to Pow Hill Country Park. (3.5 miles to Millshield picnic site)

GRADE OF WALK: EASY


Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail (3.5 miles from Pow Hill Country Park to Millshield picnic site) while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir. The walk is easy, comfortable walking and is suitable for cyclists, walkers, wheelchairs and pushchairs.


The path can be split into shorter sections from the visitor centre along the dam to Pow Hill Country Park (2 miles) or in the opposite direction from the north shore of the dam wall to Millshield picnic site which is 1.75 miles.


Along the trail you can also spot a number of wildlife gems.


A shop and public toilets are available at the visitor centre and there are picnic sites are Pow Hill Country Park and Millshields.

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  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Distance: 1-5 Miles
  • Grade: Easy
  • Theme: Family Friendly
  • Theme: Nature
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

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  • Picnic Site - At Millshields, Pow Hill Country Park and the visitor centre.

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  • Parking (free)

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  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - medium - Fitness level low to medium.
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Opening Times

2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

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