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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Bellingham

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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Bellingham

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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Bellingham

07:26

112km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 21, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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Start point

Parking

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206 m

Bellingham Bridge

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Bellingham Bridge is a distinctive stone arch bridge over the River North Tyne, believed to have been built in the 19th century and a Grade II listed structure since 1985. …

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19.0 km

The southern shore of the Lakeside Way offers a scenic route along the UK's largest man-made lake. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through woodland, past art installations, and offers waterfront views, with frequent encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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20.8 km

View of the River

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25.2 km

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

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Freya’s Cabin is an enchanting wooden structure along the Lakeside Way, designed by Studio Weave in 2009 as part of Kielder’s Art & Architecture program. Constructed from 200 pressed wood …

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25.9 km

Lakeside Pine Trail

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The Lakeside Pine Trail is a charming section of the Lakeside Way, winding along the southern shore of Kielder Water. This section is known for its pine-rich woodland, fresh air, …

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29.4 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 …

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30.2 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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34.7 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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62.4 km

Crowntail Plantation

Forest

87.3 km

Redesdale Forest

Forest

112 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.3 km

41.0 km

9.07 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.7 km

16.2 km

8.37 km

1.55 km

736 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

21°C

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Kielder Water – Kielder Viaduct loop from Bellingham

Bellingham Bridge

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

View of the River

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

Lakeside Pine Trail

Kielder Water

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

Kielder Viaduct

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