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Kielder

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kielder

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Kielder

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kielder

Hard

110

riders

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kielder

10:49

115km

1,530m

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: March 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

295 m

Kielder Castle

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An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

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1.79 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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2.79 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

4

9.16 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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13.3 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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13.9 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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63.2 km

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

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A few rough spots

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114 km

Otter Carved Wooden Bench

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This is beautifully done

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115 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.6 km

11.3 km

6.61 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.6 km

7.16 km

7.00 km

5.37 km

455 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

3°C

61 %

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