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Warksburn

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Warksburn picnic area is situated on the banks of its namesake (which is reputed to contain gold deposits!) Two waymarked forest walks start and finish at the picnic area. Points of interest around the walks include the Black Dyke, a pre-Roman earthwork and a profusion of water/wetland/forest plants and flowers.

How to get there:

Warksburn is in Kielder which is part of Kielder.
Stonehaugh lies approx. 10 miles south-east of the village of Wark, which is situated on the main Hexham to Bellingham road.
Stonehaugh is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY 789 761
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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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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No toilet facilities for families

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Facilities and Activities

InformationParking
WalkingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOther ActivitiesArtsBarbecuePicnicPlay Area
Walking
Warksburn has two walking trails that set off from the main carpark.:Other walks further a field
Warksburn Orange
Warksburn Green Trail
Educational
Warksburn, as part of Kielder Forest, is covered by the Recreation Rangers. Contact Kielder Castle for more details.
Wildlife Activities
The forest is rich in its diversity of species. More information is given in the exhibition at Kielder Castle.
Arts
Totem poles at the picnic area.
Play Area
There is room for ball games on the large grass lawn.
Other Activities
There is a bothy called The Green which is within walking distance.

Contact:

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

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