Sidwood

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small un-surfaced trail winding through dark autumnal trees to lake in the distance

Sidwood, Kielder Forest

Take a step back in time at Sidwood in Kielder Forest

With two nearby walking trails and a picnic area, Sidwood is at the heart of this delightful part of Kielder Forest, just two miles from the village of Greenhaugh.

Formerly part of an old estate, some ancient trees and ornamental species remain from this time. This area is one of the best sites in Britain for preserved peles or bastles (medieval fortified farmhouses) and these can be discovered on the Tarset Bastle Trail. A second, shorter trail named Sidwood Trail, follows the Tarset Burn south through the old estate plantations.

At a glance

2 walking trails
Picnic area
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Sidwood trail at Kielder Forest

The Sidwood trail leads south east from the picnic area along the pretty Tarset burn past the site where Sidwood House once stood. The route crosses the tarmac forest road and...

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Tarset Bastle trail at Kielder Forest

The Tarset Bastle Trail takes you back in time to the turbulent days of the Border raiders or Reivers. Bastles are fortified farmhouses and an important part of the area's heritage...

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