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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder Water

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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder Water

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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder Water

02:33

24.1km

240m

Running

Hard run. 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: February 19, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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Parking

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957 m

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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8.87 km

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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9.15 km

Kielder Dam

Highlight • Trail

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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9.99 km

View from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.5 km

Timelapse of sculpture and view over Kielder Water

Highlight • Lake

This structure is made from reclaimed timber with all of the rings of the tree trunks realigned to tell the story of how old it is

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20.8 km

Bull Crag Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

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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21.2 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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21.5 km

Blue Plaque Rock

Highlight • Monument

Watch out for the stone on the lake side of the trail

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24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

120 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

6.02 km

2.36 km

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

13°C

8°C

64 %

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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder Water

Kielder Water

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Kielder Dam

View from the dam

Timelapse of sculpture and view over Kielder Water

Bull Crag Peninsula

Freya's Cabin and View of Kielder Water

Blue Plaque Rock

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