Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Sidwood is open from dawn to dusk daily.

How to find us

How to find us
Sidwood ,
Sat Nav Postcode: NE48 1NB
OS Grid Ref
NY 7795 8906

55.194794460511, -2.3523704827066

Parking and prices

There are no parking charges at Sidwood. 

Additional information

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

Assistant dogs welcome
Picnic area

Contact details

Activities at Sidwood

Family walking Forest of Dean generic
Sidwood trail at Kielder Forest
Tarset Bastle Trail Kielder
Tarset Bastle trail at Kielder Forest

Nearby forests

Raised walking path next to stream in the forest

At the northern end of Kielder Forest Drive, Blakehopeburnhaugh is the starting point for the Hindhope Linn walking trail. The trail leads you to the spectacular waterfall in an enchanting dell, a local sight not to be missed!

Reward yourself with a tasty picnic after your forest adventure or if you're keen to discover more, venture over to the Pennine Way long-distance footpath, accessible from the car park. 

Picnic table at sunrise

More than just a picture perfect spot for your next picnic, Warksburn is overlooked by the famous Totem Poles of Stonehaugh village, adding some fascinating depth to the view from your picnic. 

Conifer shadow forest

Located to the east of Kielder Forest, Fourlaws is a popular site in the heart of the Ridsdale community.

The forest offers visitors great walking opportunities and some unique views over Chesterhope Common.

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Although it's England's largest forest, Kielder is not just about trees. At any one time, a quarter of the area of Kielder is open space, including England’s largest area of blanket bog. Kielder is also England’s most important red squirrel reserve, home to the biggest remaining population of red squirrels in the country.

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