Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club
Blanchland, Consett  Co Durham  DH8 9PT  Tel:  01434 675033

DIRECTIONS TO DERWENT RESERVOIR

From the North
A1 South
A69 West towards Hexham
A68 South
At Crossroads at top of Kiln Pit Hill - Turn Right
Follow road and take second turning left.
Follow road to reach club gates on left side of the road

From The East
A69 West towards Newcastle and Hexham
Follow directions as above from A68 South

From The South
A1M North to A69
Follow directions above from A69 West towards Hexham
Follow directions as above from A68 South

From the West
Follow A69 East to A68 Junction
Follow directions as above from A68 South

OPENING TIMES
A club safety/rescue boat will be on the water at the times shown below.  Members who enrol on the Buddy System may sail on other days subject to their complying with the Buddy System guidelines.  See details.

Launching is NOT permitted from any other location around the lake other than the sailing club.   At the entrance to the club there is a security barrier - members are issued with a swipe card.

PLACES TO STAY
The following is a list of local accommodation all within easy reach (15 mins by car) of the sailing club. All of these places offer excellent quality accommodation and food.

The Manor House Inn
Carterway Heads (on A68)
Shotley Bridge
Consett   Co Durham
DH8 9LX
Tel: 01207 255268
B&B Accommodation
Real Ales - Real Food -
Real Fires

YHA Edmundbyers,
Low House,
Edmundbyers,
Consett,
Co. Durham,
DH8 9NL
Tel: 01207 255651
Edmundbyers@yha.org.uk
www.yha.org.uk

Manor House Motel
Carterway Heads
Shotley Bridge  
Co. Durham  
DH8 9LX  
Tel: 01207 255335

The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Blanchland
Nr. Consett
Co Durham
Tel: 01434 675251
Fax: 01434 675337