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Otterburn

Kielder Dam – Kielder Viaduct loop from Otterburn

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Otterburn

Kielder Dam – Kielder Viaduct loop from Otterburn

Hard

Kielder Dam – Kielder Viaduct loop from Otterburn

05:48

85.1km

1,310m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 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

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23.9 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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34.8 km

Bakethin Reservoir

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35.8 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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37.3 km

Kielder Castle

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Kielder Castle is a charming 18th-century hunting lodge in Northumberland, built in 1775 for the Duke of Northumberland. Today, it serves as a vibrant visitor center and the starting point …

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37.5 km

Kielder Bike Shop

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Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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37.6 km

Mountain biking information at Kielder Water & Forest Park

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37.7 km

Kielder Forest Mountain Bike Trailhead

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Car park start point for several of the waymarked mtb trails around Kielder forest.
Graded green as the easiest through blue, red and black.
The following trails start here:
The …

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48.4 km

Kielder Skyspace

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I rode past the sign for this feature quite quick and struggled to read the name. There is a valley to the right side where views would be good on …

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48.4 km

Blakehope Nick Shelter

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Set at the highest point of Kielder Forest Drive, Blakehope Nick Overlook is a structure constructed from larch wood, designed by seven architecture students from the University of Newcastle. 'The …

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85.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

25.3 km

4.61 km

1.86 km

887 m

684 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

26.5 km

23.5 km

3.97 km

164 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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4°C

15 %

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