Kielder

Colour rating today: turned golden
A sea of green describes this huge forest
But within this sea are islands of contrast
Autumn has called in at Kielder Forest
The beech and oak leaves are changing colour fast
On a mild autumn day when the sun is shining
The colours on the trees resemble flames
The trees sway and move catching the light
This is nature putting man to shame
Near Kielder Castle is a walk, the Duke's Trail
Famous for it's avenue of huge beech trees
Come and see this brilliant, glorious sight
And remember all this beauty is yours, free
All too soon this kalidescope of autumn colours
Will disappear as winter takes a grip
So capture these images in your memory
As you finally head home from your trip

How to get there:

Kielder is part of Kielder. Kielder Village, Bellingham, Hexham, Newcastle, Jedburgh, and Hawick are the nearest towns or villages.

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.
Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.
By Public Transport
Reaching Kielder Castle by public transport is not straightforward. The only daily direct service is by Postbus from Hexham (via Bellingham).
At weekends during the summer, the ‘Kielder Bus’ (service number 714, Arriva) runs a morning service between the Metro Centre and Kielder village, returning late afternoon.

OS Grid Reference: NY632934