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Deer Safari

About Deer Safari

Grab the opportunity to go wildlife watching with expert guides in England's last great wilderness as part of the 'Wild about Kielder' season. Throughout Spring, a number of events give the unique chance to view Northumberland's wildlife in it's natural habitat. Roe deer is the largest land mammal in Kielder Water and Forest Park. Take a morning walk with a wildlife ranger to spot these elusive animals in a secluded deer glade and learn more about the management of the deer population.

How to get there:

Deer Safari starts at Kielder Castle Visitor Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

OS Grid Reference: NY633936

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Kielder

August

  • Working Forest Visit
    Tuesday 27 July 2010
    Tuesday 3 August 2010
    Tuesday 10 August 2010
    Tuesday 17 August 2010
    Tuesday 24 August 2010
    Tuesday 31 August 2010
    Tuesday 26 October 2010
  • Footfest
    Saturday 28 August 2010 to Sunday 5 September 2010
  • Kielder Foot Festival
    Saturday 28 August 2010 to Sunday 5 September 2010

September

October

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Roe buck
Type of Event:
recreational, active, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Saturday 10 April 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Sunday 5 December 2010
Saturday 11 December 2010
Booking is essential for this event.; Please note that the event on 2nd June runs 6am-8am, cost £8
Time:
6.30am-8.30am on 10 April and 6am-8am on 15 May and the 2 June.On 5 and 11 Dec the times are 8am-10am
Age Group:
All those interested
Cost of Event:
£13 per person, includes breakfast at the Duke's Pantry
Meeting Place:
Kielder Castle Visitor Centre
Clothing Required:
Warm clothing, sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Booking Required:
01434 250209
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Kielder Castle

01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
This event is part of a series of events called 'Wild about Kielder'. Please note this event includes minibus transport into the forest and walking routes over rough terrain. As a result, when booking please state if you have any access requirements and we will endeavour to accomodate them.