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Kielder

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Kielder

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder

Hard

5.0

(1)

113

riders

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Dam and Reservoir loop from Kielder

05:03

64.7km

1,000m

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: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

178 m

Kielder Bike Shop

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Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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1.70 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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16.5 km

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

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

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16.7 km

Kielder Dam

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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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17.8 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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58.8 km

Lewisburn Suspension Footbridge

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This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views …

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62.7 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

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The Kielder Water Lakeside Trail is a 26-mile multi user trail all around the lake. Start from Kielder Village or any of the car parks on the western shore and …

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62.9 km

Otter Carved Wooden Bench

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This is beautifully done

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64.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

7.59 km

2.51 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

7.97 km

5.00 km

116 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

3°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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