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United Kingdom
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Newcastleton And District

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kershopefoot

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Newcastleton And District

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kershopefoot

Hard

8

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Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Kershopefoot

11:13

120km

1,890m

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: February 27, 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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1

6.42 km

Kershope Burn Border Crossing

Highlight • River

There are miles and miles of gravel tracks and fire roads in Kielder Forest. An amazing pace

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2

30.4 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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3

41.1 km

Blakehope Nick Shelter

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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74.2 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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76.9 km

Kielder Water

Lake

6

82.9 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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83.5 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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93.6 km

Kielder Water

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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94.4 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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101 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

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120 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.3 km

20.9 km

17.8 km

4.15 km

529 m

Surfaces

93.0 km

14.3 km

12.0 km

246 m

158 m

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