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Cycling and Mountain Biking at Kielder

Cycling in Kielder has recently "Gone Large".There are numerous easy going forest road trails for you to explore the peace and tranquillity of Kielder Forest.The new round the lake "Lakeside Way" is almost complete on the south side of Kielder Water.It is open from Kielder to Bakethin and from Leaplish to the dam. The Bakethin to Leaplish section is almost complete at the Lewis Burn new bridge and almost clear at Hawkhirst. This multi user track will enable cyclists, walkers & horse riders to minimise travelling on the main C200 road in pursuit of their journeys.The Singletrack trails built by Kielder Trail Reavers are open:Castlewood Training LoopBlue, Red and Black grades -Total Length 0.75kmDeadwater MBT Trail Up and OverRed Grade - Distance - 14.7km Black Grade - Distance - 2.3kmDevelopments to be complete by end of 2008Construction of MTB Trials area adjacent to Kielder Castle Car Park.Construction of new MTB hire centre (opening spring 2009)Construction of 14-16km Blue grade Trail from Kielder to Plashetts.Construction of 15-18km red grade singletrack trail to Bloody Bush.For more information or to hire a bike talk to Ian at The Bike Place in Kielder

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