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Bull Crag Peninsula – View of the River loop from Elf Kirk

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Bull Crag Peninsula – View of the River loop from Elf Kirk

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Bull Crag Peninsula – View of the River loop from Elf Kirk

01:29

16.9km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 29, 2026

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1.11 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

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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1.67 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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8.08 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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8.52 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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10.6 km

Lakeside Pine Trail

Highlight • Lake

The Lakeside Pine Trail is a charming section of the Lakeside Way, winding along the southern shore of Kielder Water. This section is known for its pine-rich woodland, fresh air, …

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11.2 km

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Freya’s Cabin is an enchanting wooden structure along the Lakeside Way, designed by Studio Weave in 2009 as part of Kielder’s Art & Architecture program. Constructed from 200 pressed wood …

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13.4 km