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North East England

Bowes Castle Ruins – Blackton Reservoir loop from Bowes

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Bowes Castle Ruins – Blackton Reservoir loop from Bowes

Hard

5

hikers

Bowes Castle Ruins – Blackton Reservoir loop from Bowes

06:02

22.0km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

453 m

Bowes Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle …

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2

7.57 km

View of Hury from North Pennines Rock Outcrop

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

8.24 km

Adder Habitat in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

4

10.4 km

Blackton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

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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5

11.0 km

Barn Honesty Snack Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Time to regenerate! Lovingly arranged here in the barn you will find what the hiker's heart needs to regain its strength. Among other things, refrigerator with various cold drinks, hot …

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6

16.9 km

Stone Footpath Tunnel Under A66

Highlight • Structure

7

17.4 km

God's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place to stop for a break

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8

20.4 km

Greta River

Highlight • River

B

22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

6.27 km

3.29 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

8.77 km

6.85 km

2.05 km

2.04 km

1.69 km

546 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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