About Sidwood
With two small car parks and a picnic area Sidwood is at the heart of this delightful part of Kielder Forest. Some ancient trees and ornamental species remain from the old Sidwood Estate. This is one of the best sites in Britain for preserved peles or bastles (medieval fortified farmhouses). Some of these ancient monuments can be seen on the Reiver's Trail, one of the network of walking routes that start at Sidwood. These and other walks are featured in 'Walking At Kielder', cost: £2.00, available from Kielder Castle.
How to get there:
Greenhaugh lies north west of Bellingham. Once in Greenhaugh travel north through the village and continue for a couple of miles following signs to Sidwood picnic and parking place.
Greenhaugh Village is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY 776 891
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Kielder
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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Tarset Reivers Trail |
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There are three backpacking sites within walking distance of Sidwood car park. |
Contact:
Kielder Castle01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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