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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

04:21

60.7km

750m

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: July 10, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.2 km

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

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20.7 km

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Highlight • Viewpoint

West side of Kielder Lakeside has a mass of forestry with miles and miles of gravel tracks. Panoramic views in many directions can be seen.

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26.2 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

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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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26.8 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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29.5 km

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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29.6 km

Kielder Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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30.8 km

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The draw off tower control room on Kielder Dam. Access is via a tunnel from the shore.

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31.1 km

Kielder Dam

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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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60.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

22.9 km

316 m

266 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

11.2 km

10.9 km

457 m

245 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

22°C

11°C

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Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Dam loop from Stonehaugh

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

Forest Path

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Kielder Dam

Kielder Water Draw-Off Tower Viewpoint

Kielder Dam

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