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Hindhope Linn


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Follow the forest road past Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm taking the path overlooking Blakehope Burn and the magical waterfall. Other features of the walk are the areas of old Scots Pine and larch, living reminders of the ancient forest of the area.
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How to get there:

Hindhope Linn can be started from Blakehopeburnhaugh in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Byrness is the nearest town or village.

Signposted to Kielder Water and Forest Park off the A68, between the villages of Byrness and Rochester.

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

Wildlife

Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Roe deer and Badger

Insects and reptiles: We have information about Adder

Habitats: We have information about Pinewood

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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HINDHOPE LINN WATERFALL

Facilities and Activities

ToiletsInformationParking
Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Stout waterproof footwearModerate

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

1.25 miles

Approximate time of trail

45mins

Open or closed

open

Contact

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

What's of interest

Waterfalls are called Linns by the Scots.