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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Kielder Water

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Kielder Water

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Kielder Water

01:28

25.5km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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3.36 km

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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6.66 km

Timelapse of sculpture and view over Kielder Water

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This structure is made from reclaimed timber with all of the rings of the tree trunks realigned to tell the story of how old it is

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7.91 km

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 …

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14.8 km

Kielder Water Cycle Path

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This is a really nice scenic view of Kielder Water from the cycle path. If you are lucky to come here on a clear day, the views of the reservoir …

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15.5 km

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

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The draw off tower control room on Kielder Dam. Access is via a tunnel from the shore.

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19.7 km

The southern shore of the Lakeside Way offers a scenic route along the UK's largest man-made lake. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through woodland, past art installations, and offers waterfront views, with frequent encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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23.8 km

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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25.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

5.49 km

2.67 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

5.57 km

2.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Kielder Water

Bull Crag Peninsula

Timelapse of sculpture and view over Kielder Water

View of the River

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

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