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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – Castle Carrock Reservoir loop from Castle Carrock

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – Castle Carrock Reservoir loop from Castle Carrock

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – Castle Carrock Reservoir loop from Castle Carrock

02:08

19.2km

280m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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119 m

The Watson Institute

Highlight • Historical Site

Very close to St. Peter's Church, you'll find this building constructed in 1897 as a public hall, library, and reading room. It is a Grade II listed building.

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4.72 km

Cattle Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

8.96 km

Views of the Northern Lakeland Fells

Highlight • Trail

Remember shooting season starts on August 12th

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9.21 km

View of the North Lakeland Fells

Highlight • Trail

shooting season starts August 12th

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9.55 km

Start of Descent to Newbiggin

Highlight • Trail

Rocky descent, best done on MTB.

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17.9 km

Castle Carrock Reservoir

Lake

18.2 km

Castle Carrock Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Located south of the village, the surroundings of the reservoir are ideal for a peaceful route around the water and enjoying the wildlife. This infrastructure was built in the early 20th century.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

7.60 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

5.75 km

5.53 km

3.07 km

2.75 km

2.12 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

13°C

16 %

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – Castle Carrock Reservoir loop from Castle Carrock

The Watson Institute

Cattle Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

Views of the Northern Lakeland Fells

View of the North Lakeland Fells

Start of Descent to Newbiggin

Castle Carrock Reservoir

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