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Bull Crag

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From Hexham follow the signs towards Bellingham then Kielder Water, from here Bullcrag is signposted off the C200. From Newcastleton follow the brown tourist signs for Kielder village and Forest. Bullcrag is now only accessible to cylists and walkers as part of the Lakeside Way.

How to get there:

Bull Crag is in Kielder which is part of Kielder.
North west of Bellingham following signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park to Kielder dam,then right turn off the C200 after 4 miles
Kielder, Bellingham, Hexham, Newcastle, Jedburgh, and Hawick are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NY676866
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in Kielder

What's on in Kielder

February

  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012

March

  • Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
    Sunday 5 February 2012
    Sunday 4 March 2012
    Sunday 1 April 2012
    Monday 9 April 2012
    Sunday 15 April 2012
    Sunday 13 May 2012
    Sunday 10 June 2012
    Sunday 1 July 2012
  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012
  • Goshawk Walk
    Saturday 10 March 2012
    Saturday 24 March 2012

April

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View of Kielder Water, Kielder Water and Forest Park

Facilities and Activities

InformationParking
WalkingCyclingFishingWildlife ActivitiesBarbecuePicnicView Point
Walking
The Lakeside Way can be accessed from here which offers walking along the shoreline.
Lakeside Way
Bull Crag
Cycling
The Lakeside Way can be accessed from here which offers the opportunity to cycle around the Lake.
Fishing
Fishing permits and more details can be obtained from Kielder Castle.
Wildlife Activities
Views of Birds of Prey are frequent around the Reservoir. Deer can also be spotted early in the morning.
Barbecue
Some of our picnic benches have a barbecue rack
Picnic
Bull Crag offers two picnic areas.
View Point
Splendid views can be seen of Kielder Water from Bull Crag Picnic site.

Contact:

Kielder Castle
01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

From Bull Crag, The Lakeside Way can be accessed for cycling and walking. Views of the reservoir and Kielder Forest can be enjoyed from the picnic areas.