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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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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12.1 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

13.1 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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35.0 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

40.4 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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54.1 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

60.4 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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65.1 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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67.3 km

View of the River

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69.2 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

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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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72.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

9.42 km

4.40 km

3.24 km

2.50 km

Surfaces

61.3 km

4.91 km

3.58 km

1.80 km

962 m

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