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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

03:33

39.3km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.22 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 vast water, the imposing valve tower, and the technical heart of England's largest hydroelectric system. Cyclists following the Reivers Route will find a place where art, nature, and infrastructure converge—a brief stop that invites reflection and a photo with royal flair.

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1.81 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 through the trees and the view of the dam head are beautiful. This is a good quality path too, a stunning place for a bike ride.

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7.83 km

Kielder Water

Lake

8.51 km

Robin's Hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of a pair of small buildings located on opposite sides of the Kielder Water along the Lakeside Way.

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10.6 km

Lakeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

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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16.9 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

17.9 km

Kielder Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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19.4 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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19.4 km

Kielder Lake Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lake paths are very muddy and slippy after the frost, so the main road was better for we cyclists of a certain age and quiet as it's Tuesday and a working day.

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39.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

3.26 km

1.28 km

1.19 km

163 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

5.72 km

2.85 km

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

17°C

9°C

13 %

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Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

Kielder Dam

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Robin's Hut

Lakeside Way

Kielder Viaduct

Kielder Castle

Kielder Lake Road

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