Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

Hard

3.7

(3)

riders

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

08:04

98.4km

1,690m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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178 m

Kielder Bike Shop

Highlight • Structure

Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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19.7 km

Kirkdean Roadend Plantation

Forest

33.3 km

Newcastleton Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The Newcastleton Trails are part of the internationally renowned 7 Stanes network of trails in Scotland. Here you'll find both blue and red routes, as well as the Cross Border …

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48.0 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

78.5 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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83.7 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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84.9 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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89.9 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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95.8 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

96.8 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 …

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98.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.8 km

11.4 km

2.29 km

629 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.8 km

12.4 km

3.50 km

1.01 km

783 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

2°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2024,Glorious Gravel Kielder Epic Long Route - Day 2

After yesterday’s little spin I started the day feeling somewhat less than 100%😂😂 But once geared up on the start line was ready to tackle some more off road terrain & hills.
The route took us over the border into Scotland, where I was treated to what can only be described as the best off road descent I’ve ever done …