About Warksburn
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 is the nearest town or village.
Stonehaugh lies approx. 10 miles south-east of the village of Wark, which is situated on the main Hexham to Bellingham road.
OS Grid Reference: NY 789 761
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Kielder
What's on in Kielder
March
- 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 - Goshawk Walk Saturday 6 March 2010
Saturday 20 March 2010 - Splatterday! Saturday 20 March 2010
- Kielder Festival of Lanterns-Follow the Heron Saturday 20 March 2010
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
May
- Deer Safari Saturday 10 April 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Sunday 5 December 2010
Saturday 11 December 2010 - Evening Deer Safari Saturday 1 May 2010
Saturday 29 May 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010 - Dawn Chorus Sunday 2 May 2010
- Badger Watch Saturday 8 May 2010
Sunday 10 October 2010 - Kielder Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 9 May 2010
- Owl Night Wednesday 12 May 2010
Friday 21 May 2010 - Bat Night Saturday 22 May 2010
Saturday 25 September 2010 - The Border Raid MTB Race Saturday 22 May 2010
Saturday 17 July 2010
Saturday 16 October 2010

Facilities:

Activities


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Warksburn has two walking trails that set off from the main carpark.:Other walks further a field Warksburn Orange Warksburn Green Trail |
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Warksburn, as part of Kielder Forest, is covered by the Recreation Rangers. Contact Kielder Castle for more details. |
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The forest is rich in its diversity of species. More information is given in the exhibition at Kielder Castle. |
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Totem poles at the picnic area. |
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There is room for ball games on the large grass lawn. |
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There is a bothy called The Green which is within walking distance. |
Contact:
Kielder Castle01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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