Hurworth Burn Reservoir
This route visits a pretty reservoir near Peterlee and Stockton-on-Tees. The reservoir is in a nice rural spot where the River Skerne is joined by Hurworth Burn anout 3 miles from its source. There's a good circular trail to follow around the water running for about 1.5 miles. It's a peaceful place with a number of benches where you can rest and enjoy the fine country views across the water.
The walk starts from the car park at the southern end of the reservoir, just off the Hurworth Burn Road. It's located just a few miles east of Trimden. From here you can pick up footpaths heading north along the Castle Eden Walkway. This shared cycling and walking trail will take you along the eastern side of the water before turning west around Black Hurworth. You can then follow alternative footpaths along the western side before returning to the car park.
Postcode
TS28 5NN - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHurworth Burn Reservoir Ordnance Survey Map 
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Hurworth Burn Reservoir Open Street Map 
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Hurworth Burn Reservoir Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Head into nearby Trimdon Village and you could enjoy refreshments at the Black Bull. The pub stands in a fine spot on the village green opposite the beautiful Church in the quaint old part of Trimdon Village. They serve good food and have a fine range of real ales and craft beers. There's also a nice large garden for warmer weather. You can find them at 32 Front St N, Trimdon, Trimdon Station TS29 6PG.
Dog Walking
The reservoir is a nice place for a walk with your dog so you'll probably see other owners on a fine weekend day. The Black Bull mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
If you pick up the Castle Eden Walkway and follow it south it will take you to the excellent Wynyard Woodland Park. This country park in Billingham has woodland trails, a wildflower meadow and a planetarium and observatory. If you head north then there's the popular Castle Eden Dene. This National Nature Reserve is a fine place for a stroll with its pretty streams and peaceful woodland trails. On the western side of the reserve you can pick up National Cycle Route 14 and the Haswell to Hart Countryside Walkway. The multi-user trail uses the trackbed of a disused railway line to travel between the two old stations.
For more walking ideas in the area see the County Durham Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
View of the north-east arm of the reservoir in early spring. Look out for wildlife including Swans, Geese, Ducks and Kingfishers.
Footbridge over north west corner of the reservoir. This carries a public footpath giving access to surrounding countryside at the site of this reservoir in County Durham owned by The Hartlepool Water Company.
The River Skerne inlet at the site.
View of the Reservoir Dam
The River Skerne leaving Hurworth Burn Reservoir at the southern end.
Black Bull, Trimdon
Picnic table, Castle Eden Walkway. On the eastern side of the lake.