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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

05:03

18.1km

340m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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57 m

Edmundbyers Village

Highlight • Religious Site

This peaceful village is ideal for starting your route or for taking a short break and regaining your strength. It has a long history, with evidence of prehistoric settlements dating back to the Neolithic period.

Tip by

418 m

St. Edmund's Parish Church (Haydon Old Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

This small church dates back to the 12th century, although there is evidence of a pre-Norman building. It underwent renovations in the second half of the 19th century.

Tip by

3.05 km

View of the Long Bend After Edmundbyers

Highlight • Natural

Scenic views on this very long slow road towards Weardale. Also exposed to weather as many dead sheep, rabbits, birds by the roadside! Note this road also has too many fast cars driving along, as no other road to Stanhope.

Tip by

4.37 km

Stoterly Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stoterly Hill 376.28m P15.7 (1234ft)
County Durham Definitive List summit
North Pennines National Landscape Definitive List summit

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

Tip by

11.2 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

18.1 km

The Baa Pub, Hostel and Viking Statues

Highlight • Pub

The Baa is a hostel and campsite with its own pub.

This small, unique and quirky little pub has a cobblestone floor and plenty of sheep related decorations. It serves local ales and its own range of sheep themed cocktails.

In the garden are giant viking statues, thought to have been used as film props for the series Beowulf.

Tip by

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

5.87 km

1.41 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.78 km

2.21 km

1.34 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

18°C

11°C

11 %

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Hisehope Reservoir – Smiddy Shaw Reservoir loop from Burnhope Burn SSSI

Edmundbyers Village

St. Edmund's Parish Church (Haydon Old Church)

View of the Long Bend After Edmundbyers

Stoterly Hill Summit

Hisehope Reservoir

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

The Baa Pub, Hostel and Viking Statues

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