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North East England

Lakeside Way – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Stonehaugh

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Lakeside Way – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Stonehaugh

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Lakeside Way – Kielder Water Cycle Path loop from Stonehaugh

07:28

81.8km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

26.7 km

View of the River

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2

31.2 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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3

35.7 km

View of Kielder Water

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Here you can once again take picturesque shots. The trail meanders along the beautiful beach.

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37.9 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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43.2 km

Otter Carved Wooden Bench

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This is beautifully done

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6

43.9 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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44.9 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

8

51.3 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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54.1 km

Kielder Water

Lake

10

60.1 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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81.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.5 km

7.49 km

6.35 km

499 m

Surfaces

62.9 km

11.3 km

4.60 km

2.25 km

770 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 30 August

18°C

11°C

66 %

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