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Kielder Water – Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water) loop from Kielder Water

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Kielder Water – Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water) loop from Kielder Water

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Kielder Water – Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water) loop from Kielder Water

02:08

7.87km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor centre had views of the reservoir and the facilities are open to both day visitors and onsite guests. Rhe onsite shop is open 24hrs a day, seven days week where you can purchase fresh produce, everyday essentials.

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343 m

Kielder Way Door Photo Frame

Highlight • Other

776 m

The Human Burrow Art Installation

Highlight • Natural

Broken as of October 2025. Completely dark inside and probably shouldn't be accessing it

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1.22 km

Kielder Water

Highlight • Structure

Kielder Water, the largest human-made lake in Northern Europe, is the centrepiece of Kielder Forest Park, England's largest working forest. A stroll along its tranquil banks is hugely rewarding, while at night it boasts some of the darkest skies in the country. The nearby Kielder Observatory, which opened in 2008, takes advantage of this fact.

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3.19 km

Freya's Cabin and View of Kielder Water

Highlight • Structure

From this spot, you are afforded sublime views over Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in the UK by capacity of water. If you are hiking around Bull Crag Peninsula, this is a lovely place to stop for a break.

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6.34 km

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Freya’s Cabin is an enchanting wooden structure along the Lakeside Way, designed by Studio Weave in 2009 as part of Kielder’s Art & Architecture program. Constructed from 200 pressed wood panels, the cabin creates a fairytale-like forest, with integrated seating and a facade clad in shimmering gold metal—Freya’s “tears of gold.” The structure tells the fictional story of Freya and Robin, two lovers on opposite sides of the lake, trying to connect with each other through their architectural gifts. Facing Robin’s Hut, Freya’s Cabin invites cyclists and walkers to experience tranquility, wonder, and a touch of romance.

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7.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

174 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

2.30 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 14 August

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Kielder Water – Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water) loop from Kielder Water

Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre

Kielder Way Door Photo Frame

The Human Burrow Art Installation

Kielder Water

Freya's Cabin and View of Kielder Water

Freya's Cabin (Kielder Water)

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