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Goshawk Walk

About Goshawk Walk

Grap the opportunity to go wildlife watching with expert guides in England's last great wilderness, as part of the 'Wild about Kielder' season. Throughout Spring, a number of events give the unique chance to view Northumberland's wildlife in it's natural habitat. Kielder is one of the strongholds of this ofter persecuted bird of prey. Join local expert Martin Davison on a spring walk to see the 'sky-dance' display flight of this magnificent large hawk. Please note this walk is over rough ground and may cover 4 to 5 miles.

How to get there:

Goshawk Walk starts at Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

OS Grid Reference: NY633936
Postcode NE48 1ER (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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 March 2010
    Saturday 5 June 2010
    Saturday 31 July 2010
    Saturday 2 October 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

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GOSHAWK
Type of Event:
recreational, active, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Saturday 6 March 2010
Saturday 20 March 2010
Booking is essential for this event.
Time:
9am - 12pm
Age Group:
All those interested
Cost of Event:
£5 adults, £4 concs. and £14 family of four.
Meeting Place:
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Clothing Required:
Warm clothing, sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Bring binoculars if you have them
Booking Required:
01434 220242
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Margaret Hardon
Recreation Ranger
01434 220242
e-mail: margaret.hardon@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

This event is part of a series of events called 'Wild about Kielder'. Please note this event includes minibus transport into the forest and walking routes over rough terrain. As a result, when booking please state if you have any access requirements and we will endeavour to accomodate them.

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