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Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

Hard

4.3

(10)

114

riders

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

04:55

57.7km

920m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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45 m

Kielder Forest Mountain Bike Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Car park start point for several of the waymarked mtb trails around Kielder forest.
Graded green as the easiest through blue, red and black.
The following trails start here:
The multi user Lakeside Way Trail.
Green Boarderline Trail.
Blue Osprey Trail.
Red Lonesome Pine Trail.
Red/Orange Bloody Bush Trail.
Red Deadwater Trail.
Black Deadwater Trail.

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10.8 km

Kielder Skyspace

Highlight • Viewpoint

I rode past the sign for this feature quite quick and struggled to read the name. There is a valley to the right side where views would be good on a sunny day. I think this feature is some kind of observation point

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10.8 km

Blakehope Nick Shelter

Highlight • Viewpoint

Set at the highest point of Kielder Forest Drive, Blakehope Nick Overlook is a structure constructed from larch wood, designed by seven architecture students from the University of Newcastle. 'The Nick', for short, is a wonderful place to stop and explore, giving a grand vantage point over Kielder Forest Park.

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48.9 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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54.9 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

55.9 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 loopholes—custom-built for the Duke of Northumberland. Once transporting coal and timber to Scotland, it is now a monumental jewel on Kielder Reservoir, saved from demolition and reborn as part of the Lakeside Way: a scenic walkway. The viaduct is not only technically impressive but also culturally enriched with ornate wrought iron panels, designed by children and forged by local craftspeople.

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56.3 km

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

Highlight • Trail

On Lakeside Way trail

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57.4 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 for numerous walking and cycling routes, including the famous Lakeside Way. Although the castle is currently undergoing renovations, the information center remains open and the surrounding facilities are accessible. It's an ideal base for exploring England's largest forest. It houses the Kielder Visitor Center and the Cafe at the Castle.

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57.5 km

Kielder Bike Shop

Highlight • Structure

Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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57.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

7.96 km

1.69 km

859 m

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

2.25 km

1.45 km

853 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

61 %

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Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

Kielder Forest Mountain Bike Trailhead

Kielder Skyspace

Blakehope Nick Shelter

Lakeside Way

Kielder Viaduct

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

Kielder Castle

Kielder Bike Shop

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