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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam loop from Tarset Castle

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Tarset

Kielder Water – Kielder Dam loop from Tarset Castle

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Kielder Water – Kielder Dam loop from Tarset Castle

01:21

21.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

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Hostel

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9.79 km

Hawkhope Car Park

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Great car park to base yourself from for local adventures. £2 for short stay or just £5 for all day. We parked out campervan overnight at the car park at …

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9.99 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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10.1 km

Kielder Dam

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Kielder water is the largest artificial lake in the UK by capacity. Surrounded by Kielder Forest which is one of the largest planted and managed woodlands in Europe.
The dam …

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11.2 km

View from the dam

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5

11.2 km

Kielder Water

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Kielder Water is the centrepiece of Kielder Forest and is the largest human-made lake in Northern Europe. The full lakeside trail is 26 miles (41.8 km) long and is accessible …

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11.3 km

Kielder Dam

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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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13.2 km

Falstone Tea Room

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Housed in the old village schoolhouse, Falstone Tearooms offers a warm and welcoming stopover for cyclists, walkers, and other travelers in the heart of Northumberland National Park. You'll find home-cooked …

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15.0 km

Even under those typical rain showers it remains an incredibly beautiful landscape.

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21.1 km

End point

Hostel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

1.79 km

571 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

2°C

16 %

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