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Sidwood

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With two small car parks and a picnic area Sidwood is at the heart of this delightful part of Kielder Forest. Some ancient trees and ornamental species remain from the old Sidwood Estate. This is one of the best sites in Britain for preserved peles or bastles (medieval fortified farmhouses). Some of these ancient monuments can be seen on the Reiver's Trail, one of the network of walking routes that start at Sidwood. These and other walks are featured in 'Walking At Kielder', cost: £2.00, available from Kielder Castle.

How to get there:

Sidwood is in Kielder which is part of Kielder.
Greenhaugh lies north west of Bellingham. Once in Greenhaugh travel north through the village and continue for a couple of miles following signs to Sidwood picnic and parking place.
Greenhaugh Village is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY 776 891
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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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Ruins on the Reivers trail in Kielder forest

Facilities and Activities

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Camping
There are three backpacking sites within walking distance of Sidwood car park.

Contact:

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

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