Walk - Tower Knowe Visitor Centre to Leaplish Waterside Park

Start from Tower Knowe Visitor Centre and take the Lakeside Way heading up the valley. After approximately half a mile is the sign for Elf Kirk viewpoint. The short climb to the viewpoint offers fine views of Bull Crag peninsula, Merlin Brae and the north shore. Return to the Lakeside Way and pass the inlet at Little Whickhope and the moored sailing craft, before descending into the Cranecleugh valley and onto Bull Crag peninsula. At the top of a series of bends which climb onto Bull Crag, there is an option to shorten the journey by following the signs for a shortcut which misses out most of the route around the peninsula. Those which opt for the longer trip will come across a series of locations which form part of the Kielder Keepsake interactive artwork as well as a good section of the old valley road, most of which is now beneath the water. Both routes take in more art and architecture pieces: Freya’s Cabin, Whirling Beans and Shadow, along with the red squirrel hide, before arriving at Leaplish Waterside Park. Retrace steps to return or take the ferry to Tower Knowe Visitor Centre. It is also possible to travel this route in reverse, starting and finishing at Leaplish Waterside Park with the option of a returning ferry ride from Tower Knowe Visitor Centre.