The Official Visitor Site for Kielder Water & Forest Park
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Borderline Cycling Route - Kielder Castle Visitor Centre to Deadwater Station
Type: Cycle Route
The majority of this route follows the former Border
Counties railway line (operational from 1862 to 1956) making it a relatively flat and easy ride suitable for all abilities of cyclist. The surface is mainly grassy tracks with occasional stretches on tarmac road. Starting in Kielder Village, the trail joins the railway just to the west of the old Kielder Station (now part of the garage). The route runs parallel with the River North Tyne and takes you through open countryside with some fantastic views to the Scottish Border at Deadwater Station. To return to Kielder, retrace tracks to the village.
Road Directions
From Newcastle/Carlisle, A69 to B6320 Bellingham, then C200. From Jedburgh, A68 to B6320, then C200.
Please fill up your tank before you arrive as there are no petrol stations in the immediate area.
Public Transport Directions
880 runs two services Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Hexham to Kielder Castle.
A public bus service runs from Newcastle on Sundays and Bank Holidays in the summer months.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Distance (more than 10 Km)
- Forest Location
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £1.50 per hour. £4.00 per day transferable between all Kielder Water & Forest Park car parks.
Contact Details
Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1ER
Tel: +44 01434 220616
Opening Times & Dates
01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012
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