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Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope loop from Waskerley — North Pennines

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Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope loop from Waskerley — North Pennines

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Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope loop from Waskerley — North Pennines

01:57

7.43km

60m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 4.6-mile (7.4 km) hike through the North Pennines, gaining 201 feet (61 metres) in about 1 hour and 57 minutes. This loop from Waskerley offers varied terrain, starting on the gentle Waskerley Way before leading to rough moorland and footpaths around the tranquil Smiddy Shaw and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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950 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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2.08 km

Hisehope to Smiddy Shaw Channel

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This delightfully quaint canal brings the water from to Hisehope Reservoir to its neighbour Smiddy Shaw Reservoir.

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3.73 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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7.30 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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7.43 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

950 m

845 m

267 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

2.45 km

513 m

405 m

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

John

March 2, 2025, Activity

Lovely day but windy on the path to start with which soon dropped across the moors. Sadly dogs needed to be on leads most of the time.

Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope loop from Waskerley — North Pennines

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Hisehope to Smiddy Shaw Channel

Hisehope Reservoir

Waskerley Station

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