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Goshawk Walk

About Goshawk Walk

Grap 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. Kielder is one of the strongholds of this ofter persecuted bird of prey. Join local expert Martin Davison on a spring walk to see the 'sky-dance' display flight of this magnificent large hawk. Please note this walk is over rough ground and may cover 4 to 5 miles.

How to get there:

Goshawk Walk starts at Kielder Castle Forest Park 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
Postcode NE48 1ER (for satnav purposes)
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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GOSHAWK
Type of Event:
recreational, active, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Saturday 6 March 2010
Saturday 20 March 2010
Booking is essential for this event.
Time:
9am - 12pm
Age Group:
All those interested
Cost of Event:
£5 adults, £4 concs. and £14 family of four.
Meeting Place:
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Clothing Required:
Warm clothing, sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Bring binoculars if you have them
Booking Required:
01434 220242
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Margaret Hardon
Recreation Ranger
01434 220242
e-mail: margaret.hardon@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

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.

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