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Kielder Water Cycle Path – Lakeside Way loop from Stonehaugh

Kielder Water Cycle Path – Lakeside Way loop from Stonehaugh

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Kielder Water Cycle Path – Lakeside Way loop from Stonehaugh

05:31

78.4km

970m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.1 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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21.1 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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21.8 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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27.8 km

Kielder Water

Lake

30.6 km

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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36.5 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

38.4 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

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The Kielder Water Lakeside Trail is a 26-mile multi user trail all around the lake. Start from Kielder Village or any of the car parks on the western shore and …

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42.3 km

Lewisburn Suspension Footbridge

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This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views …

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43.5 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

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You don't see much here, but the trail is nice and the scenery is picturesque.

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51.2 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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78.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.8 km

7.73 km

3.14 km

744 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.3 km

8.10 km

4.56 km

2.93 km

609 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 9 April

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Kielder Water Cycle Path – Lakeside Way loop from Stonehaugh

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Lakeside Way

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

Lewisburn Suspension Footbridge

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

Timelapse of sculpture and view over Kielder Water

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