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Kielder Dam – Kielder Water loop from Falstone

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Kielder Dam – Kielder Water loop from Falstone

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Kielder Dam – Kielder Water loop from Falstone

00:35

5.53km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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55 m

Falstone Village Centre

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The village of Falstone is ideally situated as a base from which to discover the trails of Kielder Forest and Kielder Water, the largest human-made reservoir in Europe. It is …

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468 m

Riverside Bench Near Falstone

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We were so grateful for some shade beside the water here on such a hot sunny day! Really peaceful and there’s an obvious path cut into the grass from the main walking route to reach the waterside.

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1.95 km

At the Kielder Dam spillway, three striking stones—known as the Waterstones—commemorate the reservoir's official opening by Queen Elizabeth II in May 1982. This understated art installation offers views of the …

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2.04 km

Kielder Water

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Kielder Water is the centrepiece of Kielder Forest and is the largest human-made lake in Northern Europe. The full lakeside trail is 26 miles (41.8 km) long and is accessible …

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2.06 km

View from the dam

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2.90 km

Kielder Dam

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Kielder water is the largest artificial lake in the UK by capacity. The lake is surrounded by Kielder Forest, which is one of the largest planted and managed woodlands in …

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3.36 km

Hawkhope Car Park

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Great car park to base yourself from for local adventures. £2 for short stay or just £5 for all day. We parked out campervan overnight at the car park at …

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5.20 km

View of the River

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5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.33 km

444 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

18°C

9°C

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Kielder Dam – Kielder Water loop from Falstone

Falstone Village Centre

Riverside Bench Near Falstone

Kielder Dam

Kielder Water

View from the dam

Kielder Dam

Hawkhope Car Park

View of the River

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