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Waskerley and Smiddy Shaw Reservoirs

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Overview

Mainly easy walking on moorland tracks and a railway path, visiting two North Pennine reservoirs

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Park Head Station - Waskerley Way - Waskerley Reservoir - Smiddy Shaw Reservoir - Frosterley Cut - Waskerley Way - Park Head Station

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 00274 43128
Nearest postcode:
DL13 2ES
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Start time:
10:00 am

Durham County Council car park (free) Park Head Station off B6278 Stanhope to Edmundbyers road

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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