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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Newcastleton And District

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Newcastleton

Hard

5.0

(2)

35

riders

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Newcastleton

05:43

72.2km

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.46 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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17.1 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

3

23.5 km

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

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4

28.1 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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5

30.3 km

View of the River

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6

32.2 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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7

35.5 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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8

41.7 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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47.6 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

10

48.6 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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70.2 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

B

72.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

8.69 km

6.26 km

3.38 km

831 m

Surfaces

60.8 km

5.96 km

3.53 km

1.10 km

890 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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