Newcastleton & Kielder Lakeside Way Trail (with options)
Option 1 09:30 from Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, to Kielder Castle (15 miles) & then around Kielder Water on the Lakeside Way trail (26 miles) returning to Newcastleton by same route. 56 miles total. Free parking at Douglas Square, Newcastleton. There are 2 cafes, convenience stores, pubs & public toilets available.
Option 2. Just the round Kielder Lakeside Way route, (26 miles) meet at Kielder Castle (approx) 11.00 hours for coffee. There are also options to trim a few miles off the Lakeside Way trail if required.
The Lakeside Way follows the 26 mile Kielder Water shoreline. A unique, beautiful cycling experience accessing the most scenic parts of the lake shore on a multi-user, traffic free, trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders & wheelchair users & clearly signposted all the way. The surface is finely crushed, heavily compacted, well drained gravel & is rideable on any type of bike though, in my opinion, sturdy tyres of 28c & above with some tread is best. The trail is NOT FLAT with a couple of short sharp inclines on the north side but nothing serious. Caution required in places. 3 to 3 & a half hours round (approx) including photo stops & refreshments.
There are cafes/restaurants/bars & toilets at Kielder Castle, Tower Knowe (13 mile) & Leaplish Waterside Park (20 mile). Or BYO for a picnic on the shore.
Kielder should be quiet as all schools have returned & it is mid week. The weather forecast (at this time) is looking good. Parking is PAY & DISPLAY at Kielder Castle. There are public toilets, bike hire/shop & though the cafe is closed there is an 'outside' catering unit.
It would be great to have some company on the ride. If you fancy joining me text 07855534727. Please include your name & where you will join the ride. Apologies for the long read.
Cheers, John H
Route & GPX file >> HERE << (though simple to navigate without).
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