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Lewisburn


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On this route you are never far from the Lewis which gently flows through this secluded valley. Cross over the Lewis by way of the footbridge at the Car Park and follow the way markers. When you come to the Forks cross over the bridge and turn right to visit the old packhorse bridge or carry on past several ponds arriving back at the car park.
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How to get there:

Lewisburn can be started from Lewisburn in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder is the nearest town or village.

Signed of the C200 approx. 3 miles south of Kielder Castle.

OS Grid Reference: NY636896
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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

Wildlife

Mammals: We have information about Roe deer

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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View of the Lewisburn Area in Kielder Forest

Facilities and Activities

Parking
Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Stout waterproof footwearModerate

Trail waymarking

red

Length of trail

2.5 miles

Approximate time of trail

1 hour

Open or closed

open

Contact

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