THE WILDLIFE NATURE Explorers can expect to find a host of wildlife CENTRES LAKESIDE WAY throughout the whole Park living in the marshy grasslands, bogs and woodland. WATER BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE The centre cares for a whole host of birds including owls, The top six species most people are really keen to see are; falcons and vultures as well as fallow deer and wallabies.

Kielder Viaduct 9 6½ 1 10 N/S 7¾ 3½ 4¾ 1¼ 2 12½ ospreys, red squirrels, pipistrelle bats, roe deer, salmon and otters. Ask in a visitor centre where you will be most likely to Come here to: spot one of these. Look out for adders, butterflies, stoats, • See a flying demonstration and have a chance to interact with rabbits and amphibians at the wildlife garden at Leaplish the birds of prey (daily at 1.30pm and 3.00pm during summer Tower Knowe Tower 2½ 5¼ 13½* ¾ 4 8¼ 7¾* 11¼* 10¾ 12½ Waterside Park.We have three breeding pairs of Ospreys at and at 2.00pm in winter - weather permitting). Kielder, and to our visitors’ delight they return every year to • Visit the petting zoo. breed. For the most up to date news and if you would like to • Learn about conservation and care of the birds. learn more about our ospreys, check the Kielder osprey blog Silvas Capitalis 7 5½ 3 9¼ 6¾ 1½ 8¾ 5¼ 10 2 • Enjoy a school visit. online at . www.visitkielder.com • Book a hawk walk, falconry day course or photography day. • Feed two of the largest flying birds in the world - a pair of We’re also home to the last remaining stronghold of red

Mirage Deck 12¼ 9½ 2¼ 12* 11 6¾ 3½ 5¼ 11¼* 1¼ great white pelicans. squirrels - see them from the hides at Leaplish and • Meet Sima, a white tailed sea eagle (the largest in ). Kielder Castle. Facilities include: Parking, W/C, disabled access

Leaplish 10¾* 13* 5¾ 8½* 11¾* 10¼ 3½ 8¾* 7¾* 4¾ Ask about wildlife events in our visitor centres, such as Kielder Osprey Watch, or check online at www.visitkielder.com | for upcoming events. NE48 1AX 01434 250 400

Janus Chairs Janus 5½ 3 4½ 6¾ 4 10¼ 6¾ 1½ 8¼ 3½ KIELDER SALMON CENTRE

This is the largest conservation hatchery in England and Wales where the Environment Agency grows fish to stock rivers and 55/02 1½ 1¼ 8¾ 2½ 4 11¾* 11 6¾ 4 7¾ lakes in the north of England. Up to 900,000 salmon are successfully bred here each year. Red squirrels, badgers and otters can Goshawks can be seen

Dam 1 3¾ 11 N/S 2½ 6¾ 8½* 12* 9¼ ¾ 10 N/S be seen from January to December from February to April Come here to: • Drop into the hatchery’s new visitor centre (free entry). • Discover the fascinating life cycle of the salmon,

Kielder Castle 10 7½ 11 N/S 8¾ 4½ 5¾ 2¼ 3 13½* 1 • See how the fresh water pearl mussel breeding beds help save one of the UK’s most endangered species. • Groups of four or more people can experience a behind the scenes tour and meet the people who carry out the vital Belvedere 2¾ 7½ 3¾ 1¼ 3 13* 9½* 5½ 5¼ 6½ Bats can be seen from Ospreys can be seen conservation work (booking required). May to September from June to August Facilities include: Disabled access and disabled parking on site, parking is also available at the nearby Kielder Castle. Wave Chamber Wave 2¾ 10 1 1½ 5½ 10¼* 12¼* 7 2½ 9

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Opening times are seasonal, please call before you arrive or Fungi can be seen from Meadow flowers can be check online at www.visitkielder.com. Distance in miles Chamber Wave Belvedere Kielder Castle Dam 50/02 Janus Chairs Leaplish Mirage Deck Silvas Capitalis Knowe Tower Kielder Viaduct A great way to experience the Park is from the trail that follows the 26 mile shoreline of . Water. of Kielder the 26 mile shoreline follows the trail that is from to experience the Park way A great horse. walk or bring your a bike, Hire taking the Bull Crag shortcut. 1½ miles by by * Distance can be reduced (Dam ↔ Kielder Castle). route N/S North Shore 2 ½ miles per hour. person walks non stop at around The average Do a section and use the ferry for your return journey (don’t forget to check timetables and purchase tickets first) or complete tickets and purchase to check timetables forget (don’t journey return your Do a section and use the ferry for the distance can tell you handy guide below this Way, the Lakeside to travel choose you way Whichever the whole 26 miles. the locations. to the left shows The map set off. you before September to October seen from May to July BEST FISHING TRAVEL If you’re new to fishing: VIEWS • Head to Tower Knowe or Leaplish visitor centres where you INFORMATION can pick up the required permits or buy a fishing starter pack. You’ll see gorgeous scenery everywhere you go but Kielder Water & Forest Park is: • Go to www.nwl.co.uk/gofishing for all the information here are some hidden treasures away from the main • 30 miles (50 min drive) from . you’ll need and also for weekly fishing reports. • 52 miles (80 min drive) from Newcastle. visitor centres. Don’t forget the Park is 250 square • Tokens are required to fish on the burns, wild brown trout • 40 miles (90 min drive) from Carlisle. miles in total so plan how long it will take to fishing can be booked via www.fishtyne.co.uk or • 30 miles (60 min drive) from Jedburgh. get there and back. 01573 470 612. For bus routes from Hexham call 01434 220 616. Check the ‘Know before you go’ page of for Elfkirk (NY 694861) www.visitkielder.com A beautiful view over Whickhope inlet and the dam. handy tips and hints.

Patterson’s Pause at Lewisburn Inlet (NY 642902) A beautiful, secluded valley with unique suspension bridge.

Hindhope Linn waterfall (NY 783999) A memorable waterfall, gorge and scenery. Please note this walk Give fishing a try at Kielder Water & Forest Park starts 12 miles north east of Kielder Castle on the Forest Drive toll road at the Blakehopeburnhaugh picnic site. Keen anglers: • Boat anglers should head for the Belling Inlet and Bakethin Weir (NY 643911) A Wildlife Trust conservation area for local Plashett’s Bay. plants, birds and other wildlife including otters. • For bank anglers, try Hawkhope, Leaplish Waterside Park and Tower Knowe Visitor Centre. • Pick up a ‘Go fishing’ detailed guide or purchase a fishing Lakeside view car park (NY 707871) Your first view of Kielder Water will always be one to starter pack from one of the visitor centres. remember. • Fish at fishing club and pick up a permit from Falstone Tea Rooms or the Blackcock Inn. • Boat hire is available from Leaplish Waterside Leaplish Otterstone viewpoint (NY 675873) A beautiful place to stop and admire the view, off the Waterside Park (booking is required in advance - Lakeside Way. 01434 251 000).

Kielder Viaduct (NY 632924) ON THE WATER It was fortunately preserved when the valley and railway line There is an unmanned, community run petrol station that were flooded when Kielder Water was built. The Lakeside Way A great way to experience northern Europe’s largest man-made accepts card payments only in Kielder Village. route crosses over the viaduct. lake is by taking a trip on the Osprey ferry. Tickets must be purchased from Leaplish Waterside Park or Tower Knowe Note the distance between the visitor centres and sites and Visitor Centre ( ). Please note, the ferry is plan enough time for your return journeys. Please respect any Hareshaw Linn walk at Bellingham (NY 845855) 01434 251 000 A stunning 2.5 mile walk through countryside, passing the subject to availability and timetable. residential areas within the Park. Parking tickets must be remains of an old ironworks and ends at a magnificent 30 feet purchased but you can use your ticket at all car parks during the waterfall. Water activities, such as canoeing, sailing or water skiing, are day so you only have to buy a ticket once. provided (seasonally) by professional clubs and Calvert Trust Map references relate to OS Explorer Map OL42. Kielder. Please contact them direct to pre-book your activity (all The Forest Drive is recommended for 4 wheel drive vehicles contact details are on www.visitkielder.com). If you wish (passable for 2 wheel drive driven with care) and subject to to bring your own equipment, there are rules and regulations closure during bad weather. that must be adhered to - you can download them from www.visitkielder.com or ask at one of the visitor centres. Always check ferry timetables before setting off. ART & ARCHITECTURE VILLAGES Kielder Water & Forest Park is home to a unique collection of visual artworks and thanks to our long running, KIELDER award winning Art and Architecture programme; it has become the largest open air space in the UK to experience Close to the Scottish border, Kielder village is home to Kielder Castle Visitor Centre, Kielder Cycle Centre, accommodation, a art and architecture. pub, petrol station and village shop with cash facility and post office. You can access the 12 mile scenic Forest Drive from here. Located at sites around the lake and within the forest, this vibrant collection of art and architecture will surprise and intrigue you. The map above shows where the art works are. Purchase a copy of the Trails Guide from any visitor centre or download it from BELLINGHAM www.visitkielder.com to find out how to get there and make the most of your experience.The images below are a selection of the The main village of North , Bellingham is a famous artworks in the Park. Detailed information on each one is also available on the website. stopping point on the Pennine Way trail. It is home to the award-winning Heritage Centre, a range of accommodation, shops and eating places and a petrol station. Close by is Cat Cairn: The Kielder Freya’s Cabin - Skyspace - James Turrell Studio Weave Hareshaw Linn; a super family walk up to the spectacular 30 feet waterfall at the end of the gorge.

BYRNESS This small community lies on the edge of Kielder Water & Forest Park, only 5 miles from the Scottish border at Mapping Minigolf - . The Pennine Way passes through the village, which Wolfgang Weileder offers accommodation and refreshments for weary walkers.

Silvas Capitalis - STONEHAUGH SIMPARCH Stonehaugh lies in the south-east corner of Kielder Water & Forest Park, about 5 miles west of Wark. The Warksburn Trail with its distinctive totem poles starts just outside the village. You will find toilets and a picnic area here and nearby are the Stargazing Pavilion and a campsite. Belvedere - Stell - Colin Wilbourn Softroom Architects

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The Stargazing Pavillion

Minatour - Nick Coombe FALSTONE and Shona Kitchen Specere - Adjaye Associates Falstone is situated about a mile from the mighty Kielder water dam. There is a tea room, play area and a variety of Wave Chamber - Chris Drury Stargazing Pavilion - accommodation both in and near the village. Every summer, Newcastle University the traditional Falstone Border Shepherds Show is held here. The Stell artwork lies a short walk from the village.

GREENHAUGH A picturesque village with a pub nestling in the Tarset Valley. 55-02 - Sixteen* (Makers) Enjoy a walk beside wildlife-rich hay meadows or along The Bastle Trail. TO NEWCASTLETON, AND JEDBURGH

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