I've both cycled and hiked around the Kielder which is just over 20 miles (32 km), depending which pathways you follow.

I recommend parking at Landal Waterside as there's a shop and a bar/restaurant which is perfect to end your activity. It's worth checking times as they can close early out of the season.

The lakeside path is very well surfaced but is probably more suited to a more leisurely ride. There are lots of interesting features and the scenery is breathtaking.

Amy

February 8, 2020

Cycling

Kielder Water is a huge reservoir surrounded by Kielder Forest, the biggest man-made woodlands in Europe. Kielder Water was created in the 70s to supply water to Northumbria. It holds an incredible 200 billion litres of water. Farms and a local school were flooded to make way for the reservoir. It's also the location of England's largest hydroelectric plant.

Finlay Hall

July 30, 2024

Cycling

Very scenic, would reccomend

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1. Greenhaugh and Kielder loop from Falstone

59.8km

04:53

950m

940m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Water loop from Kielder

16.4km

01:28

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Water loop from Kielder

21.7km

01:57

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Falstone, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Greenhaugh and Kielder loop from Falstone

2. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Water loop from Kielder

3. Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Water loop from Kielder

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