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North East England

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Waskerley

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Waskerley

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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Waskerley

01:31

5.53km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.77 km

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

3.89 km

Circular Walk Around the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

5.18 km

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.

Tip by

B

5.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

617 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

482 m

293 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 2 June

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9°C

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