to Forestry Commission homepage Home > Quick links > Library > Help >
to england homepage About us > Contact us > News > Search >   go

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.

Walking trails

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

Other places to go in Kielder

BRACKEN FRONDS

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities

Horse RidingBarbecuePicnic
Walking Walksburn 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


active woods
What's of interest
Totem Poles.Walks.Picnic Area.

What's on
Find out more
What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.


to DirectGov