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Bull Crag
 

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. Wooded peninsula with forest road giving access to parking/picnic areas.

Walking trails

    The Lakeside Way can be accessed from here which offers walking along the shoreline.
    Lakeside Way
    Bull Crag

Cycling trails

    The Lakeside Way can be accessed from here which offers the opportunity to cycle around the Lake.

How to get there:

Bull Crag is in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder, Bellingham, Hexham, Newcastle, Jedburgh, and Hawick are the nearest towns or villages.

North west of Bellingham following signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park to Kielder dam,then right turn off the C200 after 4 miles

OS Grid Reference: NY676866

Other places to go in Kielder

A SAILING BOAT ON KIELDER WATER AT BULLCRAIG

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities

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


active woods
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.

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