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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Bellingham

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Bellingham

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4.5

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Bellingham

03:06

45.7km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

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Parking

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2.95 km

View of Bellingham from Dunterly Fell

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View from Dunterly fell

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18.9 km

Gravel Road Through Forest

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At times it seemed like there was a headwind from 3 different directions, pleased it was not a severe wind.

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23.6 km

Ascent to Yarrowmoor

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Last climb section before the welcome sight of the reservoir at the southern, main road entrance.

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25.1 km

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

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The dam at the eastern end of Kielder reservoir is a great spot for a stop and photo opp.
It's on many routes including the 26 mile multi user Lakeside …

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25.2 km

Kielder Dam

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Kielder water is the largest artificial lake in the UK by capacity. Surrounded by Kielder Forest which is one of the largest planted and managed woodlands in Europe.
The dam …

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26.3 km

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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29.9 km

Fells and Crags of Northumberland National Park

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Even under those typical rain showers it remains an incredibly beautiful landscape.

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44.8 km

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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45.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

11.9 km

2.13 km

1.76 km

177 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

12.7 km

10.7 km

4.36 km

1.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Bellingham

View of Bellingham from Dunterly Fell

Gravel Road Through Forest

Ascent to Yarrowmoor

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Kielder Dam

Kielder Dam

Fells and Crags of Northumberland National Park

Bellingham Bridge

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