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Kielder

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Kielder Forest is predominantly coniferous reflecting Kielder's importance as a sustainable source of timber. There are also many areas of broadleaved tree species which have been planted for either conservation or amenity purposes. In addition there are 9 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including ancient woodland, fossil trees, geological sites, moorlands and wetlands.

How to get there:

Kielder is part of Kielder. Kielder Village, Bellingham, Hexham, Newcastle, Jedburgh, and Hawick are the nearest towns or villages.

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.

Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.

By Public Transport

On Sundays during the summer, the ‘Kielder Bus’ (service number 714, Arriva) runs a morning service between the Metro Centre and Kielder village, returning late afternoon.

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

Start your visit from:

Blakehopeburnhaugh
Bakethin Weir
Cuddys Hall picnic place
Bull Crag
Leaplish Waterside Park
Sidwood
Warksburn
Hawkhope Car Park ( Northumbrian Water )
Bakethin Reservoir Car Park
Lewisburn
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Kielder Observatory Lower Car park

What's on in Kielder

February

  • Nightwatch with Gary Fildes
    Friday 10 February 2012
    Friday 27 April 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

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

I have been visiting kielder Forest and reservoir for many years to camp and enjoy it's beauty. This rugged and histotic land has been a well kept secret. Here you can find deep isolation or modern visitor facilities. depending on your preferences

Dave Sinclair, 1/Aug/2009

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KIELDER CASTLE

Facilities and Activities

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Kielder Forest Drive

Contact:

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

What's of interest

Kielder Castle Visitor Centre is closed until 1 April 2012. The Duke's Pantry and the Purple Mountain Bike Hire are open. Please see the links below for their websites. Kielder Castle car park is open as are all artworks and trails. From 1 April 2011, a car park fee of £4 is charged at the Castle Car Park. This ticket allows you to park in any car park in Kielder Water and Forest park (including Northumbrian Water Car parks). In addition, to enhance short stays for visitors, a new rate of £1.50 per hour up to one hour is being introduced. Visitor Centre address: Kielder Castle, Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1ER.

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