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Bull Crag


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About Bull Crag

This trail descends down to Kielder water and follows the old North Tyne road before entering the forest and emerging on the south shore of the peninsula leading back to the car park. Look out for the 12 brass rubbing plaques called 'Keepsake' by artist Nicola Moss.

How to get there:

Bull Crag can be started from Bull Crag 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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

You can also access this trail through Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre.

What's on in Kielder

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

May

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Lakeside Way Kielder Water & Forest Park

Bull Crag Facilities.
InformationParking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerateeasy access
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
2 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Kielder Castle

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

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
30/Nov/2009
this route was awe-inspiring. i have walked it 7 times.

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