Skamper
42.3km

A marathon loop around Kielder Water — 42.3 km Running Route

A marathon loop around Kielder Water is a 42.3 km (26.3 miles) loop in Falstone, Northumberland: flat, with 255 m of climb, on trail ground.

255 mAscent
Paved5%Paved
1/5Hilly

Start anywhere route. Jump on the course line at any point — wherever you start will also be your finish point.

A marathon loop around Kielder Water running route
Loading map…

Photos

A marathon loop around Kielder Water - Photo 1
A marathon loop around Kielder Water - Photo 2

Elevation

Explore the A marathon loop around Kielder Water

Location: Falstone, Northumberland

A marathon distance through Kielder Forest, following a similar route to the Kielder Marathon course. This is unofficial and not affiliated with the event organiser. It is intended for personal training use only, and not for use on the marathon race day

The run combines forest tracks, lakeside paths and quiet trails through Kielder Forest. The course is predominantly off-road, with a mixture of firm tracks and more natural surfaces underfoot. The route follows the shoreline for much of its distance, with sections through woodland and open forest creating plenty of variety. Expect a gently undulating profile with regular climbs and descents, making this a scenic but demanding marathon that rewards steady pacing over the full distance.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 42.3 km loop in Falstone, Northumberland with around 255 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 255 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

Reviews (1)

PaulAug 2026

The most beautiful marathon in the world

Shoe suggestion: Trail

Sign in to write a review.

Keep this run brilliant — report an issue

Every Skamper route is community-monitored. If the path is unclear, blocked, dangerous, or the GPX doesn't match reality — tell us and we'll check it.

Runs on this route

Each runner appears once, with their fastest time — however they recorded it (app, Strava or Garmin).

Loading leaderboard…

Nearby Runs

Explore more runs