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Smiddy Shaw reservoir, County Durham

Summary

Enjoy a lovely, leisurely walk round Smiddy Shaw Reservoir. Set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this walk boasts panoramic views over stunning countryside. Look out for red grouse amongst the heather and red kites in the sky
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Walking time:
00h 52m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Car park, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir

lat: 54.8065519

lon: -1.9278165

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