Kielder Lakeside Way Walk

Kielder Lakeside Way

Wander along Kielder lakeside way for striking views across the sparkling reservoir and of Kielder Water & Forest Park’s incredible outdoor art and architecture. The route is 26 miles in total, but you can pick a smaller section to explore.

Wander by the water

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE

Head to Kielder Water & Forest Park and explore this stunning, waterside route. You can walk along the shoreline around Kielder reservoir, picking the section of the route that suits you best and the distance that you are comfortable with.

You will pass open-air art pieces and nature-hides where ospreys, red squirrels and other wildlife are spotted regularly. Kielder Dam and Kielder Castle are also en-route, and you can do as much or as little of the route as you choose as its circular nature makes it extremely easy to navigate.

Many walkers choose to stick to either the north shore or the south shore, and parking is available at Tower Knowe Visitor Centre, Kielder Castle and Kielder Waterside.

Please check the Visit Kielder & Forestry Commission website for details on opening and closures.

Winter shot at Kielder Water & Forest Park

Discover Kielder Water & Forest Park

This route is based in Kielder Water & Forest Park, where nature hides line Kielder Waterside and vast areas of woodland are waiting to be explored.

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Stay near Kielder Lakeside Way

From hot tub lodges in Kielder Water & Forest Park, to quaint B&Bs in its surrounding villages, there are a number of accommodation options in this incredible area of Northumberland.

Kielder Caravan & Camping

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park is a perfect base to explore Kielder Water & Forest Park. For bookings, please go to bookwhen.com/kielderwatersidecaravanpark.

Guide Price £35.00 Per Night

Kielder Self Catering

Castle Cottage

A rare gem in the Northumberland National Park, a cottage surrounded by woodland and overlooked by Kielder Castle, the former hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland.

Guide Price £800.00 Per week

Kielder Inn

The Pheasant Inn

This historic 17thC Inn lies within the Northumberland National Park and close to Kielder and is a family run establishment since 1985.

Guide Price £100.00 Per Night

Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Cottage

Located in the Northumberland National Park with stunning views of Kielder Water and Forest Park. Pet friendly accommodation for 6 guests.

Guide Price £800.00 Per week

Kielder Self Catering

Kielder Waterside

Luxury lodges on Kielder Water boast panoramic views stretching over the lake and forest.

Guide Price £399.00 Per week

Kielder Caravan & Camping

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Site Kielder

A beautiful small adults-only caravan site perfectly positioned on the edge of Ravenshill Forest.

Kielder Self Catering

Clear Sky Lodge Park

Create lasting memories in your own holiday home. Beautiful, luxury lodges to rent or buy, nestled in Ravenshill Forest, Kielder, providing the perfect retreat.

Guide Price £203.00 Per week

Kielder Self Catering

Calvert Kielder Activity Holidays

Accessible, comfortable Scandanavian lodges set in the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park and close to the shores of Kielder Water.

Guide Price £301.00 Per week

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