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Shieling on north bank of Lewis Burn

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Getting here

55.19815, -2.57862

Best for

2 activities

Heritage

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Historic site

Wildlife

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Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1

1 named nearby

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Cycling

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21 named nearby

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Mountain biking

7

7 named nearby

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Horse riding

1

1 public path

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Reivers Kielder alternative · Cycling0
Reivers' Route · Cycling0
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland) · Cycling0
Lakeside Way · Walking0
N/A · Cycling
N/A · Cycling
Bloody Bush Road · bridleway

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Trees near Lewis Burn Picnic Area

Trees near Lewis Burn Picnic Area

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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