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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Waskerley Station loop from Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods National Nature Reserve

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North East England

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Waskerley Station loop from Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods National Nature Reserve

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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir – Waskerley Station loop from Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods National Nature Reserve

02:28

9.54km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.04 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

1.16 km

Circular Walk Around the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

2.45 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

4

5.96 km

Nana B's Teas, Redhouse Farm

Highlight • Other

great cakes and breakfast rolls... Open Thursday - Sunday 10-3

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5

7.32 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

9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

3.18 km

943 m

670 m

108 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

3.49 km

943 m

704 m

529 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 24 October

9°C

6°C

79 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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