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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

07:26

72.9km

1,120m

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: November 7, 2025

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922 m

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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1.22 km

Kielder Dam

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At the Kielder Dam spillway, three striking stones—known as the Waterstones—commemorate the reservoir's official opening by Queen Elizabeth II in May 1982. This understated art installation offers views of the …

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6.17 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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12.5 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

13.5 km

Kielder Viaduct

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The Kielder Viaduct in Northumberland is a masterpiece of Victorian railway engineering from the 19th century, with seven skewed stone arches and an ornate baronial style replete with battlements and …

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35.4 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

40.9 km

Newcastleton Trails

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The Newcastleton Trails are part of the internationally renowned 7 Stanes network of trails in Scotland. Here you'll find both blue and red routes, as well as the Cross Border …

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54.5 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

60.9 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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65.5 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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67.7 km

View of the River

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72.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

9.21 km

4.52 km

3.03 km

2.60 km

Surfaces

61.7 km

4.96 km

3.49 km

1.58 km

1.18 km

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Kielder Dam

Lakeside Way

Kielder Viaduct

Newcastleton Trails

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

View of the River

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