Rolling Climb to the Moor – Kielder Water loop from Hawick

Rolling Climb to the Moor – Kielder Water loop from Hawick

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Rolling Climb to the Moor – Kielder Water loop from Hawick

06:02

133km

1,480m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.42 km

Whitlaw Wood

Forest

3.19 km

Along the Slitrig Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of your road cycling adventure follows the Slitig Water river towards the charming town of Hawick. The route takes you through a captivating tapestry of lush farmland, over stone bridges, and past tiny hamlets.

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15.4 km

Rolling Climb to the Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Very quiet single-track road on good surface

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40.6 km

England–Scotland Border at Northumberland and Scottish Borders

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to ride between England and Scotland. Lots of the routes in this area follow the boarder or loop into and out of both countries.
It's the boarder between the Scottish Boarders and Northumberland as well.

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40.6 km

England Border Sign (North East)

Highlight • Monument

50.4 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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51.6 km

View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous viewpoint of Kielder Water from the road. There's a small layby where you can pull in for a photo.

It's the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by …

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58.5 km

Tower Knowe Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Lake

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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95.5 km

Redesdale Forest

Forest

98.5 km

Scottish Border Climb – Carter Bar

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb towards Scotland over a mile or two. Beautiful views all around. I descended towards Chesters to do a loop into Kielder. This is a great place to challenge yourself on hills.

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