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 km 2) covered by forest. [1]

Mar 23, 2024 · Get lost in the Minotaur Maze, discover the fascinating night sky or walk along the unique Lakeside Way, a 26 mile multi-use path around the lake which can be accessed from the visitor centre at Kielder Castle. Kielder Forest is also home to one of England's largest mountain bike trail networks.

Kielder’s border forest simply oozes adventure. Thrillingly remote, yet easily accessible, it sits in Northumberland’s western outpost of Kielder Water and Forest Park which spans 250 square miles, and is the largest planted forest in England with 150 million trees.

Get lost in the Minotaur Maze, discover the fascinating night sky or walk along the unique Lakeside Way, a 26 mile multi-use path around the lake which can be accessed from the visitor centre at Kielder Castle. Kielder Forest is also home …

Home to England’s largest forest and the biggest man-made lake in Northern Europe, Kielder Water & Forest Park is a playground for cyclists, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. A haven for wildlife, the best dark skies in England and award-winning art & architecture . . .

Famed for having the darkest night skies in England thanks to minimal light pollution, Kielder Water & Forest Park is a star gazers’ heaven and is home to the Kielder Observatory alongside Northumberland National Park who have gained Dark Sky Park Status.

The Kielder Forest Plans cover an area of more than 60,000 hectares in Northumberland and Cumbria, the majority of which is owned freehold as part of the public forest estate. Around 4,000 hectares are leased from the Ministry of Defence and other landowners.

Home to England’s largest forest and man-made lake, Kielder is an absolute haven for walkers, cyclists, and water sport enthusiasts. With a ton of wildlife to discover including the mighty Osprey, forest drives, art installations and on-site lodges, cottages and camping it is truly a must-visit destination here in Northumberland.

Wild Kielder is the biggest of the four areas of the nation's forests where we're taking a nature-led approach to restoring fully functioning and resilient ecosystems. The Wild Kielder area in Northumberland covers at least 6,000 hectares and the project will deliver landscape-scale ecological enhancements that will benefit both nature and people.

Want to find the best trails in Kielder Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 26 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow nature lovers.