Kielder Castle
From tranquillity to high octane outdoor adventure, there is something for everyone in England's largest forest.
Explore Kielder Castle
The scale of the Kielder forest is enough to take your breath away! At 250 square miles it is England’s largest forest.
A visit to Kielder Castle Visitor Centre will uncover many surprises such as the Minotaur Maze and Skyspace. We have one of England's largest mountain bike trail network and are the home to Northumberland's only breeding osprey population.
At a glance
- Kielder Water and Forest Park
- 5 walking trails
- 7 cycling trails
- Café
- Cycle hire
- Picnic and BBQ areas
- Kielder Observatory
- Dogs welcome
Activities at Kielder Castle
Cycling and Mountain Biking trails
Gruffalo Sculptures at Kielder Castle
Highway Rat Activity Trail at Kielder Castle
Kielder Forest Drive
Lakeside Way
Real Christmas Trees at Kielder Castle
Walking trails
Highway Rat
The Highway Rat is the latest Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book to be brought to life on our forest trails. Follow panels and discover the forest as you head on a journey with The Highway Rat and all the characters from the story.
Kielder Castle café
Kielder Castle café (formerly the Duke's Pantry) provides the ideal refuelling stop, be it for a meal, drink or a nibble of cake.
