Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Where is Kielder Water located?
- 2 Why is Kielder Water located where it is?
- 3 Can you drive around Kielder Water?
- 4 Who built Kielder Water?
- 5 Can you stay overnight at Kielder Forest?
- 6 Can you wild camp in Kielder Forest?
- 7 What fish are in Kielder Water?
- 8 Is there a village under Kielder Water?
- 9 Why visit Kielder Water & Forest Park?
- 10 What is keykielder Waterside?
Where is Kielder Water located?
Northumberland
Kielder Water is a large man-made reservoir in Northumberland in North East England. It is the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom by capacity of water and it is surrounded by Kielder Forest, one of the biggest man-made woodlands in Europe.
Why is Kielder Water located where it is?
Location. Kielder is located in an area of high land called the Pennines. This means that it receives more rain than areas to the east, which lie in the rain shadow .
Can you drive around Kielder Water?
If you drive through Bellingham on the B6320 and follow signs to Kielder Water you can drive alongside the reservoir, along the South West side, right to the Northern tip of the reservoir, the dam wall is at the Southern end. There are 6 car parks, along this drive.
Why do tourists come to Kielder Water?
Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to spending a day trip, weekend break or holiday in what the Campaign to Protect Rural England calls the most tranquil spot in the country. A haven for wildlife, Kielder Water & Forest Park is also home to around 50% of England’s native red squirrel population.
Who supplies Kielder Water?
Water released from Kielder Water in Northumberland’s North Tyne Valley can supply Tyneside and Teesside more than 80 miles away. Kielder Water is also the site of Europe’s largest hydroelectric plant.
Who built Kielder Water?
the Queen
The reservoir was officially opened by the Queen in 1982 and took a further two years to fill with water. The scheme wasn’t without controversy and Northumbrian Water made a commitment to make the local economy sustainable which is what led to what is now know as the Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust.
Can you stay overnight at Kielder Forest?
The overnight parking is for vehicles only used for camping, NO use of tents permitted. We encourage campers to use the formal campsites in Kielder. We expect users to take all their refuse home and no open fires are permitted.
Can you wild camp in Kielder Forest?
The only form of wild camping allowed in Kielder Forest, Northumberland is in a campervan. Prior to 2020, there were designated areas where you could pitch up a tent for the night. If you want to camp in a tent in Kielder Forest, you can now only do so on official camping grounds. …
Where is Kielder Forest located?
Kielder Forest is a large forestry plantation in Northumberland, England, surrounding Kielder village and the Kielder Water reservoir. It is the largest man-made woodland in England with three-quarters of its 250 square miles (650 km2) covered by forest.
Is there a village under Kielder reservoir?
However, it’s a myth that long lost villages lie under Kielder Water. Before the lake was created, all the houses and buildings were flattened and all the materials were taken away. There is nothing there today.
What fish are in Kielder Water?
Rainbow trout
Atlantic salmonBrown troutArctic charThymallus thymallus
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Is there a village under Kielder Water?
Why visit Kielder Water & Forest Park?
No matter where you’re arriving from there’s stunning scenery to accompany you every step of the way. It is also an ideal base for exploring Northumberland, Cumbria and the Scottish Borders. Kielder Water & Forest Park is: – 30 miles (50 minutes drive) by road from Hexham.
What is the Lakeside way in Kielder?
The Lakeside Way is a 26 mile multi-user trail, suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users, that encircles the shimmering shoreline of Kielder Water. A haven for wildlife, Kielder Water & Forest Park is also home to around 50% of England’s native red squirrel population.
Where can I book a Kielder waterside caravan park?
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park is a perfect base to explore Kielder Water & Forest Park. For bookings, please go to https://bookwhen.com/kielderwatersidecaravanpark. Create lasting memories in your own holiday home.
What is keykielder Waterside?
Kielder Waterside boasts luxury self catering forest lodges, an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, restaurant and bar and the Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre.