Sports & Activities

Cycling, mountain biking, water sports, golf, quad biking and horse riding are all available locally and Kielder Forest Park and Water is a must destination for outdoor all enthusiasts. You can drive the 12 miles from Byrness to Kielder along the Forest Drive – there is a toll to pay and the road can be rough – but it is provides a direct route to Kielder Castle and the views are superb.

Cycling: Endless quiet roads and tracks including an extensive network of off road tracks and a 27 mile multi-user track at Kielder suitable for all the family

Mountain Biking: Experience some of the best single track trails in the UK. Find out more here.

Water sports: Kielder Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe. You can take a trip on ‘The Osprey’ ferry or try your hand at a number of water sports including canoeing, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing and fishing. Check seasonal availability and for more information click here.

Horse riding: Stables at nearby Otterburn offer riding lessons and treks for all ages and abilities – click here for more details.

Quad Biking Safaris: Available at nearby Woolaw Farm (3 miles).

Golf: There are 18 hole courses at Bellingham and Rothbury.