Wave Chamber - Chris Drury 1996

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Type: Viewpoint

Wave Chamber is a camera obscura, projecting an image of the water onto the floor of the chamber. Within the dark interior, the walls echo the wave sounds and the floor appears to become liquid. The image is clearer on late afternoons and sunny days.

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.

Hawkhope Car Park and sign-posted from 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.

OS map ref. NY696883. Follow the C200 past the turn off for Falstone. Take the second right and drive over the dam. Park in the Hawkhope car park. Follow the waymarkers along the shoreline path, then turn on to the Belling where the path leads around to its south facing shore. The path leading to the Wave Chamber is rough with steps.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - It is not necessary to purchase a car parking ticket at every visitor centre you visit. Just buy one £4 ticket at your first stop off and it is valid to use at the other visitor centres throughout the whole day. Alternatively, if you only park for one hour or less, the charge will be £1.50.

Contact Details

Kielder
Northumberland
NE48 1BZ

Tel: +44 01434 220616

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Opening Times & Dates

Open All Year

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
FreeFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Wave Chamber - high water levels in the lake
Image: Peter Sharpe

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