Kielder Water and Forest Park - Activities

Visitor information

Opening hours

Some car parks at Kielder Water and Forest Park are now open from dawn until dusk. Get more information.

How to find us

Kielder Water and Forest Park , Kielder

Sat Nav Postcode: NE48 1ER

By Car

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.

Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.

OS Grid Ref

NY 632 934

Get directions

55.2339351, -2.5802845

Parking and prices

Please note that the Elf Kirk and Skyspace car parks are currently closed.

Parking Charges

Tickets valid for all car parks within the park including those operated by Northumbrian Water
All day	£5.00

Campervans Overnight Parking (Kielder Castle only, not included in Forestry England Membership, charges still apply)
After 5pm	£10.00

Additional information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member -

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Facilities and access

Some car parks at Kielder Water and Forest Park are now open from dawn until dusk. Get more information.

Please note that the Elf Kirk and Skyspace car parks are currently closed.

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For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Guide

Accessible toilet

Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Toilets

Contact details

Landline Number

01434 250209

E-Mail Address

kieldercastle@forestryengland.uk

Mountain biker riding over timber flyover at Kielder

Things to do

Activities at Kielder Water and Forest Park

Forest Find | Kielder Forest

Janus Chairs by Ryder Architecture 2009 photo by Hazel Stone

Art and Architecture at Kielder Forest

Camping at Kielder Water and Forest Park

Cycling and mountain biking trails at Kielder

Fishing at Kielder Forest

Geocaching at Kielder Forest

Kielder Observatory

Kielder Forest and Water Park view through trees

Lakeside way at Kielder

Walking trails at Kielder Forest

Nearby forests

Kielder Castle

Please note Kielder Castle is shut until further notice, including the main cafe.

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Rolling hills with shades of green and brown on a sunny day

Harbottle

Explore the great network of public footpaths at Harbottle or venture to the ancient Drake Stone to experience the mythical atmosphere and stunning views.

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Holystone Wood

Holystone is tucked away in a quiet corner of Coquetdale. The peace and tranquillity of the area attracted a religious order that built a nunnery here in the twelfth century, around which Holystone village grew.

The nunnery has long gone, but the tranquil surroundings remain, offering beautiful walks.

There are waterfalls, crags and plenty of aged broadleaved woodlands which are a delight to walk in at any time of year.

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Dark skies brightened by a clear rainbow over green broadleaf trees

Kidland Forest

Found within the Northumberland National Park, just north of the village of Alwinton, Kidland Forest's mosaic of trees is the perfect setting for a forest adventure. Unwind under the blanket of spruce, pine and larch while taking in the glorious views and peaceful sounds of the River Alwin.

Kidland Forest is a designated Red Squirrel Reserve and also houses Memmerkirk Chapel, a Scheduled Ancient Monument which are the remains of a chapel dating from the 14th to 17th century.

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