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Newcastleton And District

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

Newcastleton And District

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

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Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

03:19

48.1km

660m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.94 km

Descent through Borders Forest Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful, steady descent suitable for the whole family that winds through the Borders Forest Park amongst stunning woodland scenery.

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12.4 km

Bloody Bush Pillar

Highlight • Monument

on the cross border off road route the Roxburgh Toll Pillar, engraved with the toll details and distances to local towns.

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16.1 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

22.4 km

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 loopholes—custom-built for the Duke of Northumberland. Once transporting coal and timber to Scotland, it is now a monumental jewel on Kielder Reservoir, saved from demolition and reborn as part of the Lakeside Way: a scenic walkway. The viaduct is not only technically impressive but also culturally enriched with ornate wrought iron panels, designed by children and forged by local craftspeople.

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22.8 km

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

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On Lakeside Way trail

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23.9 km

Kielder Bike Shop

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Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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24.0 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

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29.5 km

England–Scotland Border at Northumberland and Scottish Borders

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to ride between England and Scotland. Lots of the routes in this area follow the boarder or loop into and out of both countries.
It's the boarder between the Scottish Boarders and Northumberland as well.

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42.4 km

Kirkdean Roadend Plantation

Forest

44.3 km

Old Castleton Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Located just north of Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders, Old Castleton Cemetery bears witness to centuries of local history. Situated on a hill along the B6357, this cemetery offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It contains over 670 memorials, many of which have been photographed and recorded on Find a Grave. The site also contains three Commonwealth war graves from the Second World War, further enhancing its historical significance. The site is popular with genealogical researchers and walkers who want to explore Liddesdale's heritage.

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

14.7 km

6.84 km

2.20 km

992 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

20.7 km

1.14 km

1.05 km

803 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

Descent through Borders Forest Park

Bloody Bush Pillar

Kielder Viaduct

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

Kielder Bike Shop

Kielder Castle

England–Scotland Border at Northumberland and Scottish Borders

Old Castleton Cemetery

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