Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
Kielder Water
In or near Falstone.
Kielder Water — a reservoir in scotland lowlands.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Dog-friendly
About
A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kielder Water is a large reservoir located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its expansive surface area and scenic surroundings. This man-made lake serves as a key water supply and is also a site for various outdoor activities. Visitors can engage in walking, cycling, and wildlife observation in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1843, -2.4925
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Falstone
- Postcode
- NE48 1AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- manual: geonames-12902513 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kielder Water?
- Kielder Water is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 1AU), in the parish of Falstone.
- What is Kielder Water?
- Kielder Water — a reservoir in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kielder Water?
- Drivers can use postcode NE48 1AU.
- Is Kielder Water a protected site?
- Yes — Kielder Water is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kielder Water?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 1AU. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.