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Lewisburn


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About Lewisburn

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

What's on in Kielder

June

  • 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
  • Jubilee Beacon
    Monday 4 June 2012
  • Bat Night
    Saturday 9 June 2012

July

  • 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 31 March 2012
    Saturday 21 April 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
    Saturday 29 September 2012
    Saturday 10 November 2012
    Saturday 15 December 2012
    Sunday 30 September 2012
  • Working Forest Visit
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012
    Tuesday 30 October 2012

August

  • Working Forest Visit
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012
    Tuesday 30 October 2012
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HIKERS AT LEWISBURN PICNIC SITE

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

PicnicView 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.
HorseRiding.gif 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

User Comments

I had 2 most enjoyable days fishing the Lewisburn last week. However, having read the introduction above, I would certainly not recommend children paddle in the river. The river bed is very slippery and there are some very fast and deep runs.

Geoff Mann, 21/May/2012

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

Pete Saunders, 10/Apr/2009

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What's of interest

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