Edinburgh Airport 2 hr 7
Liddesdale Heritage Centre and Museum (5 min) Hermitage Castle (18 min) 14th-century castle ruin and romantic trysting spot of Mary, Queen of Scots, in a riverside setting. Kielder Water (49 min) This 10.9-sq-km reservoir in Kielder Forest Park features waterskiing, sailing & other activities. Kielder Water & Forest Park (33 min) Remote area known for the quality of its night skies, with large man-made lake and visitor centres. Gilnockie Tower (23 min) Kielder Water Bird Of Prey Centre (38 min) Owls, safari park, and zoo Minotaur Maze (32 min) Bakethin Reservoir (34 min) Reservoir, nature reserve, wildlife, and nature Kielder Observatory (38 min) A modern observatory built using local spruce and larch and hosting regular events like star camps. Kielder Forest (36 min) Quiet forest park known for scenic views & wildlife sightings, plus an observatory & visitor center. |