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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Hawkburn Head

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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Hawkburn Head

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October 17, 2026

Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Hawkburn Head

Moderate

04:20

15.8km

3.7km/h

250m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 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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6.84 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

Highlight • Climb

A lovely area to cycle near to Derwent Reservoir. Muggleswick offers a good climbing challenge up to the reservoir. Pretty steep but not too long and even a couple of …

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13.2 km

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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14.0 km

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

3.19 km

1.60 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

9.05 km

2.11 km

2.03 km

1.44 km

1.19 km

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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Hawkburn Head

Hisehope Reservoir

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

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