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Mountain biking trails

North East England

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

Moderate

4.5

(2)

36

riders

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

03:06

36.5km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

89 m

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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2

1.77 km

Pathway Along the Reservoir

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3

2.87 km

Bench With View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stopped and enjoyed the view, whilst having a timber feature to prop the bike up. Pleanty people walking and cyclists on the Lakeside Way

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7.80 km

Kielder Water

Lake

5

10.9 km

View of the Lake

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16.9 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

7

17.9 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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8

18.3 km

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

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On Lakeside Way trail

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9

18.7 km

Old Railway Bridge

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Old bridge makes for a good photo opportunity

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10

35.6 km

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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B

36.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

2.36 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

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