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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Wark

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

Hard

7

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

04:21

60.7km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

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20.7 km

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Highlight • Viewpoint

West side of Kielder Lakeside has a mass of forestry with miles and miles of gravel tracks. Panoramic views in many directions can be seen.

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26.2 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

The southern shore of the Lakeside Way offers a scenic route along the UK's largest man-made lake. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through woodland, past art installations, and offers waterfront views, with frequent encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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26.8 km

Forest Path

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You're on the Lakeside Way (south), which includes both NCN 10 and the Reivers Route. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through forests, past art installations, and offers water views, with regular encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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29.5 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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29.6 km

Kielder Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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30.8 km

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The draw off tower control room on Kielder Dam. Access is via a tunnel from the shore.

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31.1 km

Kielder Dam

Highlight • Structure

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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34.7 km

Fells and Crags of Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Forest

Even under those typical rain showers it remains an incredibly beautiful landscape.

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60.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

22.9 km

316 m

266 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

11.2 km

10.9 km

457 m

245 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

57 %

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