Kielder Castle is a charming 18th-century hunting lodge in Northumberland, built in 1775 for the Duke of Northumberland. Today, it serves as a vibrant visitor center and the starting point for numerous walking and cycling routes, including the famous Lakeside Way. Although the castle is currently undergoing renovations, the information center remains open and the surrounding facilities are accessible. It's an ideal base for exploring England's largest forest. It houses the Kielder Visitor Center and the Cafe at the Castle.

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ChrisHallRides

April 23, 2018

Cycling

An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

Focal Events

March 26, 2019

Cycling

The event village at Kielder Castle will allow the riders access to: Toilets, hot and cold food, a campsite in close proximity, car parking. Please note that Kielder is a remote village with very limited facilities!

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#1.

Kielder Reservoir & Forest loop from Haltwhistle

137km

06:30

1,400m

Cycle the challenging 85.3-mile Kielder Reservoir & Forest loop from Haltwhistle, featuring 4594 feet of elevation gain.

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#2.

Kielder Castle – Rolling Climb to the Moor loop from Kielder

92.5km

04:09

1,010m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The Olive Tree Café – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

51.4km

02:06

340m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Informations

Elevation 200 m

see website for seasonal opening hours

Contacts

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre | Kielder | Northumberland | NE48 1ER

www.visitkielder.com/visit/kielder-castle-visitor-centre

info@visitkielder.com

01434 250209

Weather

Tuesday 31 March

13°C

3°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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

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Kielder Castle

#1.

Kielder Reservoir & Forest loop from Haltwhistle

#2.

Kielder Castle – Rolling Climb to the Moor loop from Kielder

#3.

The Olive Tree Café – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

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