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Bull Crag


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)
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.
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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

February

  • 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

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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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

this route was awe-inspiring. i have walked it 7 times.

Anonymous, 30/Nov/2009

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Lakeside Way Kielder Water & Forest Park

Facilities and Activities

InformationParking
Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Stout waterproof footwearModerateeasy access

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

2 miles

Approximate time of trail

2 hours

Open or closed

open

Contact

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

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