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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Hisehope Reservoir loop from Waskerley

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North East England

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Hisehope Reservoir loop from Waskerley

Moderate

4.3

(6)

13

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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Hisehope Reservoir loop from Waskerley

03:42

13.7km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

887 m

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can reach this reservoir from Waskerley via gravel paths. Completed in the late 19th century, it is part of a group of three reservoirs in this area, with the other two being Waskerley and Hisehope.

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2

1.53 km

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

grouse everywhere

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3

6.16 km

Stoterly Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

TP6216 - Stoterley Hill S4106
North Pennines National Landscape Trig Pillar

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4

6.27 km

Stoterly Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stoterly Hill 376.28m P15.7 (1234ft)
County Durham Definitive List summit
North Pennines National Landscape Definitive List summit

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5

9.97 km

Hisehope Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Of the three reservoirs in this area, this one is the smallest. Additionally, it channels its waters to the Smiddy Shaw Reservoir through a small connecting canal. It is a …

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6

11.5 km

Waskerley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

7

11.8 km

Waskerley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

8

13.6 km

Waskerley Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

3.23 km

1.56 km

480 m

472 m

Surfaces

9.11 km

1.56 km

1.35 km

1.25 km

472 m

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Lowest point (260 m)

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