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Kielder

Kielder Water Lakeside Way — Kielder Forest

Moderate

4.9

(45)

455

riders

Kielder Water Lakeside Way — Kielder Forest

03:29

42.1km

400m

Mountain biking

Mountain biking the Kielder Water Lakeside Way takes you on a 26.1-mile (42.1 km) loop around Northern Europe's largest man-made lake, set within England's largest forest. This moderate route, typically completed in 3 hours and 28 minutes with 1313 feet (400 metres) of elevation gain, offers varied terrain from gravel…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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1.88 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail

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The Kielder Water Lakeside Trail is a 26-mile multi user trail all around the lake. Start from Kielder Village or any of the car parks on the western shore and …

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21.9 km

The Tower Knowe Visitor Centre, run by Kielder Water & Forest Park, is an information center and café on the banks of Kielder Water.
The café is a great place …

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23.2 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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42.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

4.31 km

3.69 km

2.91 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

6.20 km

3.62 km

1.25 km

129 m

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