Waskerley Travel Guide

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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir. On horizon near right Pontop Pike TV mast can be seen.
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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir. On horizon near right Pontop Pike TV mast can be seen.
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Smiddy Shaw Reservoir View of Smiddy Shaw Reservoir as seen from the C2C path near Skaylock Hill.
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Stanhope & Tyne Railway The disused Stanhope and Tyne Railway at Skaylock Hill. Now used as part of the C2C path.
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The Catchwater Channel This is just before it enters Smiddy Shaw Reservoir next to Smiddy Shaw House.
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Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is £79 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£79
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
The room and stay was terrible no sleep dirty mattress and bedding noise all night had to leave on Saturday so for 265 was waste money

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Malmaison Newcastle

Malmaison Newcastle

4 out of 5
104 Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is £94 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£94
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Great service check in lovely breakfast clean and spacious room

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Malmaison Newcastle
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is £139 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£139
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Great facilities and friendly staff, rooms in the old part of hotel could use some updating

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, laid back atmosphere

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Roomzzz Newcastle
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead
91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road

91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road

2 out of 5
91 Jesmond Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Quayside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
The lady who checked us in was really friendly + helful

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road
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Popular places to visit

Empire Theatre on Lime Street from St George's Hall, Liverpool, England

Empire Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Empire Theatre during your trip to Consett. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Empire Theatre

Derwent Reservoir

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwent Reservoir during your travels in Consett. Discover the countryside and bars in this relaxing area.

Derwent Reservoir

Allensford Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Allensford Country Park, a lovely green space in Allensford. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Allensford Country Park

Cities near Waskerley

Looking to the east from the west side of the Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, England, UK

Consett

Lanchester: former station, 2000. View SE, towards Durham: ex-NER Durham - Consett/Blackhill line, closed to passengers 1/5/39, to goods 5/7/65.
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Lanchester

Wonderful views from our breakfast table, looking out onto farming land, Frosterly, County Durham.

Wolsingham

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