Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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63 m

Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor centre had views of the reservoir and the facilities are open to both day visitors and onsite guests. Rhe onsite shop is open 24hrs a day, seven days week where you can purchase fresh produce, everyday essentials.

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343 m

Kielder Way Door Photo Frame

Highlight • Other

776 m

The Human Burrow Art Installation

Highlight • Natural

Broken as of October 2025. Completely dark inside and probably shouldn't be accessing it

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1.22 km

Kielder Water

Highlight • Structure

Kielder Water, the largest human-made lake in Northern Europe, is the centrepiece of Kielder Forest Park, England's largest working forest. A stroll along its tranquil banks is hugely rewarding, while …

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1.80 km

Freya's Cabin

Highlight • Structure

Freya's Cabin is a timber cabin set on the banks of Kielder Water mirrored on the opposite bank by another, more simple hut called Robin's hut. Both are timber buildings …

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3.39 km

Freya's Cabin and View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Structure

From this spot, you are afforded sublime views over Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in the UK by capacity of water. If you are hiking around Bull Crag Peninsula, this is a lovely place to stop for a break.

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6.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

174 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.92 km

133 m

Elevation

Weather

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Wednesday 21 January

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Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre

Kielder Way Door Photo Frame

The Human Burrow Art Installation

Kielder Water

Freya's Cabin

Freya's Cabin and View of Kielder Water

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