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Lewisburn

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One of the forests' most beautiful secluded valleys, with a waymarked walk which never deviates far from the Lewisburn itself. On this route you are never far from the Lewis which gently flows through this secluded valley. Enjoy a family picnic, then take the Lewisburn trail for a peaceful stroll. This is an ideal place for children to play, either paddling in the river or discovering the adventure of the surrounding woods.

How to get there:

Lewisburn is in Kielder which is part of Kielder.
Signed of the C200 approx. 3 miles south of Kielder Castle.
Kielder is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY 636 896
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in Kielder

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

What's happened to Skedaddle? All that seems to remain are a few charred blocks.

Pete Saunders, 10/Apr/2009

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HIKERS AT LEWISBURN PICNIC SITE

Facilities and Activities

Parking
WalkingCyclingHorse RidingFishingWildlife ActivitiesBarbecuePicnicView Point
Walking
There is a very well way marked trail that will take you along the Burn and up to a viewpoint.
Lewisburn
Cycling
Lewisburn is a great starting point for the Cross Border Cycle ride or for exploring the local area.
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There is a good Bridleway that takes you over Bloody Bush road that starts from the Picnic Site
Fishing
Burn fishing permits can be obtained during the fishing season from Kielder Castle £7.50 per day adults and £3.50 per day concessions.
Wildlife Activities
Early morning is a good time to see Deer in the forest.
Barbecue
Some of the picnic benches have a barbecue rack fitted.

Contact:

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

What's of interest

There are two picnic sites with ample parking.There is also an old packhorse bridge that is within walking distance.