The Top 12 Attractions around Kielder Water
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Kielder Water. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kielder Water is a region where 12
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)
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Freya’s Cabin is an enchanting wooden structure along the Lakeside Way, designed by Studio Weave in 2009 as part of Kielder’s Art & Architecture program. Constructed from 200 pressed wood …
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Kielder Water
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Kielder Water is the centrepiece of Kielder Forest and is the largest human-made lake in Northern Europe. The full lakeside trail is 26 miles (41.8 km) long and is accessible …
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Hawkhope Car Park
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Great car park to base yourself from for local adventures. £2 for short stay or just £5 for all day. We parked out campervan overnight at the car park at …
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Silvas Capitalis (Giant Timber Head)
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Sigmund Freud Silvas Capitalis (forest head) is a giant timber head located along the Lakeside Way created by American artists Simparch. The head has been conceived as a watcher, an …
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Lewis Burn Suspension Bridge
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This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views …
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Kielder Dam and Reservoir
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The dam at the eastern end of Kielder reservoir is a great spot for a stop and photo opp.
It's on many routes including the 26 mile multi user Lakeside …
It's on many routes including the 26 mile multi user Lakeside …
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Bull Crag Peninsula
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Jutting out into Kielder Water between the Visitor Centre and Waterside Park, Bull Crag Peninsula is a lovely headland. A trail leads around the edge of the peninsula through the …
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Lewisburn Suspension Bridge
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This is an elegant curved suspension bridge built to carry the Lakeside Way over the Lewis burn. The stretch of Lakeside Way where the Lewis burn enters the reservoir was …
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Lakeside Way
Highlight • Cycleway
The Lakeside way is a 27 mile loop of the reservoir. The route is a shared path for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. So please respect other users
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Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre
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The visitor centre had views of the reservoir and the facilities are open to both day visitors and onsite guests. Rhe onsite shop is open 24hrs a day, seven days week where you can purchase fresh produce, everyday essentials.
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Robin's Hut
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One of a pair of small buildings located on opposite sides of the Kielder Water along the Lakeside Way.
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