Wark Forest is the southern edge of the larger Kielder Forest in Northumberland National Park.
Kielder Forest is the largest area of artificially planted woodland in England.

Tip by

15.6 km

View of the Road to Falstone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heading back towards the dam area of Lakeside. Some high speed descending and plenty ascending. This was added as a 16mile climb before the Lakeside trail

Tip by

31.5 km

Wyate Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The old bridge across the Warks Burn at Whygate. The bridge has 1962 inscribed on it.

Tip by

34.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

3.94 km

938 m

119 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

3.91 km

3.46 km

155 m

Elevation

Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

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Wark Forest