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North East England

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

05:08

55.4km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

2

19.8 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

Highlight • Lake

You don't see much here, but the trail is nice and the scenery is picturesque.

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3

22.0 km

View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Forest

Here you can once again take picturesque shots. The trail meanders along the beautiful beach.

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4

26.3 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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5

30.8 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

32.7 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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7

37.2 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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37.8 km

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Lake

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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43.8 km

Kielder Water

Lake

10

46.6 km

Lakeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

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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52.9 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

B

55.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

6.37 km

3.67 km

2.67 km

978 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

6.48 km

4.33 km

229 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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