Kielder Forest
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Kielder Forest

National forest · Kielder ·

Dark skies, forest trails, lake activities, and sculptures

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Kielder Forest by Florian Holzherr / Copyright James Turrell /Courtesy of Kielder Water & Forest Park
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Kielder, Hexham NE48 1ER, United Kingdom Get directions

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Kielder, Hexham NE48 1ER, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1434 250209
forestryengland.uk
@visitkielder

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"Far from the trappings of modern life, in a remote English village surrounded by thick woods, you can be fully immersed in nature—and a James Turrell light show. On the English border near Scotland lies the Kielder Forest Park, a 500-square-mile area of rugged forest, hiking trails, and large contemporary sculptures, including James Turrell’s Cat Cairn: The Kielder Skyspace."

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Florian Holzherr / Copyright James Turrell /Courtesy of Kielder Water & Forest Park
Kielder Water & Forest Park

Philip W.

Google
What a wonderful place! There’s so much to do for all the family. On this trip I cycled The Lakeside Way, a 25 mile circular route which I left from Hawkhope Car Park. A fantastic route, tough in places but a great place to enjoy the scenery and the ride. Just beware of the midgies, I was covered in bites after the ride!

Amy M.

Google
We had a great trip to Kielder Forest. The stick man trail was fun. It was quite a distance for wee legs and when you make it back to the car park, you're half way done. Pack juice and snacks as there are lots of seats and benches to relax.

andrew P.

Google
Went for the drive from a rainy Lake District, well worth the day out. Lovely track well worth the £5.00 Pretty smooth, didn't need 4x4

Si S.

Google
Excellent gravel bike venue. Paths , lakeside facilities and forest gravel tracks are perfect for walkers and cyclists alike.

Anthony H.

Google
We hired bikes for 2 hours and cycled 45 minutes down the South lakeside route. Was beautiful but beware of the midgies!

Gordon S.

Google
Been fishing kielder since 1984 had some brilliant days, seen a lot of changes, good place to visit forbike riding walks around the lake 26 miles around, beware of the midges

stemac M.

Google
Absolutely beautiful part of the country, great if you like the great outdoors. Would not recommend for anyone that struggles with walking any great distances but that said there are some gentle walks that are not to off the beaten path.

Damien B.

Google
Absolutely love it so much to see and such a beautiful place. Other visitors seem really friendly too. It's really nice when people say hello and afternoon! You don't get that down south 😂. Instead you get verbally bashed. I swear northerner's are so much politer and just better people all round!!
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We turned off the B6357 at Saughtree and headed towards Kielder. The drive through these coniferous forests was complemented by the gleaming heavy December frost. Bakethin Resevoir nestles into the landscape of surrounding green hills. Controlled areas of deforestation only detract slightly from this unique landscape in northern England. Leaplish Resort is the major hub for tourists in this area and even had bit of a buzz in late December on a very brisk winters day. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOMBdS5dD_E