The Official Visitor Site for Kielder Water & Forest Park
- Welcome to the Kielder Water & Forest Park website
- Ospreys return! See live footage from the nest at Kielder Castle
- Why not visit the accommodation page to discover the wide range of accommodation in the Park?
- Why not sign up to our e-bulletin to keep up to date with our latest events and activities?
- Due to the busy Kielder Marathon weekend of activities, the Lakeside Way will not be open for general use on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2010 - click here for more information
- Series of fun activity days announced for this summer - canoeing, climbing, king-swing, fishing - click here for details
Kielder Marathon 2010 - Britain's Most Beautiful
Opening Times & Dates
17/10/2010
- Sunday 09:30 - 17:30
Witness a new, international sporting event set in the breathtaking location of Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland. The first Kielder Marathon, which is mainly off road, uses the Lakeside Way – a brand new trail that encircles the shoreline of Kielder Water, northern Europe’s largest man-made lake.
Registration for the inaugural Kielder Marathon is now closed. Charity places are still available. For more information call Hazel Munro for Calvert Trust Kielder - 01434 250 232, Water Aid - 0191 301 6713, Kelly Railton for Carers Northumberland - 07825 952 609 or Jane Crow / Viv Williamson for St. Oswald’s Hospice - 0191 285 0063.
Part of a weekend of events, please see www.kieldermarathon.com for full details or call 0845 155 0236. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5.00pm.
Please note, due to the busy Kielder Marathon weekend of activities, the Lakeside Way will not be open for general use on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2010. It will re-open on Monday 18 October 2010 and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Road Directions
From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest) and take the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park.
From Jedburgh/Edinburgh take the A68 south to Otterburn, then the B6320 to Bellingham and follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park along the C200.
Leaplish Waterside Park is situated off the C200.
Please remember to fill up your tank before you begin your journey as there are no petrol stations in the immediate Kielder Water & Forest Park area.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Event
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Contact Details
Kielder Water & Forest Park
Northumberland
NE48 1BT
Tel: +44 0845 155 0236
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