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About Kielder

Kielder Forest is predominantly coniferous reflecting Kielder's importance as a sustainable source of timber. There are also many areas of broadleaved tree species which have been planted for either conservation or amenity purposes. In addition there are 9 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including ancient woodland, fossil trees, geological sites, moorlands and wetlands.

How to get there:

Kielder is part of Kielder. Kielder Village, Bellingham, Hexham, Newcastle, Jedburgh, and Hawick are the nearest towns or villages.

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.

Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.

By Public Transport

On Sundays during the summer, the ‘Kielder Bus’ (service number 714, Arriva) runs a morning service between the Metro Centre and Kielder village, returning late afternoon.

OS Grid Reference: NY632934
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Blakehopeburnhaugh
Bakethin Weir
Cuddys Hall picnic place
Bull Crag
Leaplish Waterside Park
Sidwood
Warksburn
Hawkhope Car Park ( Northumbrian Water )
Bakethin Reservoir Car Park
Lewisburn
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Kielder Observatory Lower Car park
Kielder Christmas Tree Sales Centre

What's on in Kielder

February

  • Nightwatch with Gary Fildes
    Friday 12 February 2010 to Saturday 13 February 2010
    Friday 12 March 2010 to Saturday 13 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Saturday 27 March 2010
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 27 February 2010
    Saturday 27 March 2010
    Saturday 5 June 2010
    Saturday 31 July 2010
    Saturday 2 October 2010
    Saturday 27 November 2010

March

April

  • Easter Egg Hunt
    Thursday 1 April 2010 to Sunday 18 April 2010
  • Deer Safari
    Saturday 10 April 2010
    Saturday 15 May 2010
    Wednesday 2 June 2010
    Sunday 5 December 2010
    Saturday 11 December 2010
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KIELDER CASTLE

Facilities:

InformationParkingToiletsParking ChargeEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingHorse RidingForest DriveEducationalCampingWildlife ActivitiesHeritageOther ActivitiesArtsBarbecuePicnicPlay AreaCyclingFishingView PointWatersportsOrienteeringArboretum

Contact:

Kielder Castle

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

User Comments

Name: Dave Sinclair (5 Stars)
1/Aug/2009
I have been visiting kielder Forest and reservoir for many years to camp and enjoy it's beauty. This rugged and histotic land has been a well kept secret. Here you can find deep isolation or modern visitor facilities. depending on your preferences

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What's of interest

Kielder Castle shop and visitor centre is closed until 1 April 2010. Kielder Castle car park will remain open as are all trails and artworks. The car park fee of £3 still applies.Due to the current weather and road conditions, the Duke's Pantry will remain closed until further notice.Use the link below for Purple Mountain Bike Hire Centre opening times. Address: Kielder Castle, Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1ER.

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