スミディショー貯水池でののおすすめランニングルート

A little gem of a reservoir definitely worth a visit.

Nice easy walk around with the tranquil sound of the water lapping at the shores.

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.

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 very pleasant place for a hike, offering the opportunity to connect with some of the other reservoirs.

For fourteen years, in the mid-19th century, this building served as the railway station for the village of Waskerley. It was used for goods traffic for a little longer but eventually closed altogether in 1965.

A fun friendly cafe serving snacks, cake, drinks and meals. Located in the Pow Hill Country Park above Derwent Reservoir it's a great place to begin or end a walk and support a local business. Open seasonally, just weekends in the winter but more days in the summer and school holidays so do check before visiting facebook.com/boatshackdurham

Pow Hill country park is a SSSI on the hill above Derwent Reservoir. It's designated due to the important marsh and woodland habitat. Look out for the rare plant species in the marsh areas and red squirrels, adders and slow worms. The views over the reservoir are pretty special as well.

This reservoir is an ideal spot if you want to enjoy a pleasant run and step on different terrains, as you can easily go around the reservoir. From this dam, you can observe it in all its splendor from one of its ends. It's important to note that entering the water for unauthorized swimming or just for a quick cool down is not allowed.