Wark Forest

This circular walk explores Northumberland's Wark Forest in the wider Kielder Forest.
The expansive forest has miles of peaceful walking and mountain bike trails.
This route starts at Stonehaugh Picnic site where there is a small car park and camping site. The site is a good place to start a variety of walks in the forest. This route takes you north from the site to visit the Blacka Burn and Blackaburn Lough where there are good bird watching opportunities. You'll also pass Standard Hill and Capon Edge where there is a bridleway.
The village of Wark lies just few miles to the east. There's some nice walks along the River North Tyne here.

Wark Forest Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Wark Forest Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Wark Forest OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Wark Forest Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

On the south western corner of the forest there are a few good options for continuing your walking around Hadrian's Wall Path. You could visit the fascinating Birdoswald Fort, Walltown Crags and the lovely Crammel Linn Waterfall near Gilsland.

Kielder Forest Lakeside Way, Walltown Crags, Hadrian's Wall Path, Birdoswald, South Tyne Trail, Pennine Way, Lambley Viaduct, Housesteads, Crammel Linn Waterfall Walk, Featherstone Castle, Lanercost Priory

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