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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

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5.0

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

08:05

98.6km

1,690m

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: March 27, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Kirkdean Roadend Plantation

Forest

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Newcastleton Trails

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The Newcastleton Trails are part of the internationally renowned 7 Stanes network of trails in Scotland. Here you'll find both blue and red routes, as well as the Cross Border …

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47.9 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

78.5 km

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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83.6 km

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

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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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84.9 km

Kielder Dam

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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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85.5 km

Kielder Water Cycle Path

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This is a really nice scenic view of Kielder Water from the cycle path. If you are lucky to come here on a clear day, the views of the reservoir …

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90.0 km

Lakeside Way

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The Lakeside way is a 27 mile loop of the reservoir. The route is a shared path for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. So please respect other users

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96.0 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

97.0 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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98.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.6 km

11.4 km

2.53 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

12.8 km

2.24 km

1.05 km

902 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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