Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Falstone

03:06

45.4km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.61 km

Forest Path

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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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6.95 km

View of the River

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11.5 km

Kielder Water

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I've both cycled and hiked around the Kielder which is just over 20 miles (32 km), depending which pathways you follow.

I recommend parking at Landal Waterside as there's a shop and a bar/restaurant which is perfect to end your activity. It's worth checking times as they can close early out of the season.

The lakeside path is very well surfaced but is probably more suited to a more leisurely ride. There are lots of interesting features and the scenery is breathtaking.

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12.3 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

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

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21.9 km

Scottish Borders Welcome Sign

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Some warning that you are entering Scotland.

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27.4 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 for numerous walking and cycling routes, including the famous Lakeside Way. Although the castle is currently undergoing renovations, the information center remains open and the surrounding facilities are accessible. It's an ideal base for exploring England's largest forest. It houses the Kielder Visitor Center and the Cafe at the Castle.

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29.5 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 loopholes—custom-built for the Duke of Northumberland. Once transporting coal and timber to Scotland, it is now a monumental jewel on Kielder Reservoir, saved from demolition and reborn as part of the Lakeside Way: a scenic walkway. The viaduct is not only technically impressive but also culturally enriched with ornate wrought iron panels, designed by children and forged by local craftspeople.

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30.3 km

Otter Carved Wooden Bench

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This is beautifully done

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45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

7.59 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

6.89 km

998 m

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

4°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2022,kielder water Ride

If you are going to park in the car park make sure you have at least £5 in change and you can pay on the Internet but however you can't get any signal.
Also if you go before the 1 April alot of the toilet and cafes and shops aren't open