Deadwater Fell stands at 571 m and offers great views north into Scotland or south over Kielder forest and reservoir.

The best trail to run here is the waymarked walking/running Deadwater Trail from the Kielder car park and visitor centre.

Dylan Squires

May 28, 2019

Running

Top of Deadwater Fell.

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September 26, 2022

Mountain biking

The summit of Deadwater Fell is at 571m. There are amazing views south over Kielder Forest and Kielder water and north into Scotland.
It's also the high point of the calssic Kielder Deadwater trail mountain bike routes.

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Best routes near Deadwater Fell summit

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1. Deadwater Black Trail

11.3km

03:26

410m

Hike the Deadwater Black Trail in Kielder Forest, a challenging 7.0-mile route with 1339 feet of elevation gain and 360-degree views.

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Moderate

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2. Deadwater Fell loop from Kielder

19.8km

05:45

490m

500m

Hike the difficult 12.3-mile Deadwater Fell loop from Kielder, gaining 1610 feet with panoramic views over Kielder Water & Forest Park.

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3. Deadwater Fell summit loop from Deadwater Station

13.7km

04:09

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Deadwater Fell summit

1. Deadwater Black Trail

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3. Deadwater Fell summit loop from Deadwater Station

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