Kielder Water loop from Kielder Castle — Kielder Forest

Kielder Water loop from Kielder Castle — Kielder Forest

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Kielder Water loop from Kielder Castle — Kielder Forest

03:25

37.8km

420m

Gravel riding

Embark on the Kielder Water loop from Kielder Castle for a moderate gravel biking experience around Northern Europe's largest man-made lake. This 23.5-mile (37.8 km) route takes you through England's largest forest, offering diverse terrain and expansive views of Kielder Water. You will cycle on well-graded forest roads, mostly paved…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.2 km

Bull Crag Peninsula

Highlight • Lake

Jutting out into Kielder Water between the Visitor Centre and Waterside Park, Bull Crag Peninsula is a lovely headland. A trail leads around the edge of the peninsula through the …

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28.7 km

View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Forest

Here you can once again take picturesque shots. The trail meanders along the beautiful beach.

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30.6 km

Kielder Water

Highlight • Lake

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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37.6 km

Kielder Castle

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Kielder Castle is a charming 18th-century hunting lodge in Northumberland, built in 1775 for the Duke of Northumberland. Today, it serves as a vibrant visitor center and the starting point …

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37.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

5.94 km

4.19 km

2.91 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

6.00 km

5.88 km

662 m

657 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Kielder Lakeside Way Clockwise

This is not a café ride - take any water & nutrition you want with you.
Midges are a problem - wear your insect repellent & a buff/scarf would be useful to cover your mouth in places

July 13, 2025,Leisurely ride with S. Kielder loop

This has to be some of the best gravel up this way. Great loop! Wife completed it which is a huge effort (we'll maybe get her electric next time).

Beautiful trail, several grub/ice cream stops.

I'll be back to see how fast I can do it on my own 😁