Αξιοθέατα και μέρη για επίσκεψη Kielder - Top 20

Σε αυτό το μικρό ιερό μνημείο, υπάρχουν πολλοί λόγοι για τους οποίους ο ποδηλάτης δεν πρέπει να προσπεράσει αδιάφορα, αλλά να σταματήσει για μια στιγμή: Καταρχάς, ο οίκος του Θεού μαζί με το γύρω νεκροταφείο και τον «Σταυρό Bewcastle» που στέκεται στο χώρο, σχηματίζουν μια πολύ αρμονική ενότητα. Επιπλέον, κατά την εξέταση αυτού του σταυρού, κοιτάμε πολύ πίσω στην ιστορία, καθώς η εποχή της δημιουργίας του χρονολογείται στον 7ο ή 8ο αιώνα. Τρίτον, όμως – και κυρίως (!) – η καλλιτεχνική διαμόρφωση του οβελίσκου, που υψώνεται περίπου μέχρι το κάτω άκρο της στέγης της εκκλησίας, λεπταίνοντας ελαφρώς προς τα πάνω, είναι εξαιρετικά αξιοσημείωτη (οι 'Amy' και 'Joe' το έχουν ήδη περιγράψει στις συνεισφορές τους). Το προσωπικό μου συμπέρασμα: Παρόλο που ο πραγματικός σταυρός, που κάποτε στεφάνωνε τον οβελίσκο, λείπει εδώ και πολύ καιρό, παραμένει ένα ακόμα αξιοσημείωτο μικρό ιερό μνημείο!

St Cuthbert Bewcastle Church stands on the foundations of a Roman fort and has roots dating back to the 13th century. Although the current building largely dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, parts of the east chancel are still medieval. The church exudes simplicity and tranquility, with a rectangular plan and a wooden gallery on the west side. Within the church, traces of the Border Reivers' turbulent history can be found, including gravestones bearing names like Armstrong and Routledge.

Nice view

The Kielder Viaduct in Northumberland is a masterpiece of Victorian railway engineering from the 19th century, with seven skewed stone arches and an ornate baronial style replete with battlements and loopholes—custom-built for the Duke of Northumberland. Once transporting coal and timber to Scotland, it is now a monumental jewel on Kielder Reservoir, saved from demolition and reborn as part of the Lakeside Way: a scenic walkway. The viaduct is not only technically impressive but also culturally enriched with ornate wrought iron panels, designed by children and forged by local craftspeople.

This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views of the surrounding pine forest and the rippling water. With its simple steel construction and wooden deck, it is a prime example of functional forest infrastructure—perfectly integrated into the landscape. For cyclists and walkers, it's a lovely spot for a short break, a photo, or simply to reflect on the tranquility of the forest.

Freya’s Cabin is an enchanting wooden structure along the Lakeside Way, designed by Studio Weave in 2009 as part of Kielder’s Art & Architecture program. Constructed from 200 pressed wood panels, the cabin creates a fairytale-like forest, with integrated seating and a facade clad in shimmering gold metal—Freya’s “tears of gold.” The structure tells the fictional story of Freya and Robin, two lovers on opposite sides of the lake, trying to connect with each other through their architectural gifts. Facing Robin’s Hut, Freya’s Cabin invites cyclists and walkers to experience tranquility, wonder, and a touch of romance.

Lovely walk across the top of the dam and back again, easy walking

A great viewpoint at the end of the reservoir