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Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Falstone

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Falstone

Hard

4.7

(7)

riders

Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Falstone

02:22

40.4km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.66 km

Kielder Water

Lake

11.4 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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11.8 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

17.8 km

Bakethin Reservoir

Lake

18.8 km

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 …

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19.2 km

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

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On Lakeside Way trail

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20.3 km

Kielder Castle

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An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

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37.9 km

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Highlight • Lake

This is a really nice scenic view of Kielder Water from the cycle path. If you are lucky to come here on a clear day, the views of the reservoir …

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37.9 km

Pathway Along the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

38.5 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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40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

4.44 km

1.14 km

657 m

180 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

3.71 km

2.74 km

2.62 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

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 😁

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Lakeside Way – Kielder Dam loop from Falstone

Lakeside Way

View of the Lake

Kielder Viaduct

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

Kielder Castle

Kielder Water Cycle Path

Pathway Along the Reservoir

Kielder Dam

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