The Top 6 Lakes around Kielder Water
Looking to visit the best lakes around Kielder Water? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kielder Water’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 7, 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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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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Lakeside Way
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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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