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1 See /events. There s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke s Amazing Spaces. See for more information. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that it s what you CAN do that counts. To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST We re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to Over the weekend there will also be children s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to or if you re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. The main marathon will take place on and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. There s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. marathon returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family. is officially England s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit. KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND WEEKEND READY, SET, SWIM! Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim. HOW TO FIND US Autumn 2014 Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to.those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.the Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place. Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside See for more information. BE OUR FRIEND You can become part of England s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park. CONTACTS For more information about please contact: As a Friend, you will receive: Friends membership card. Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year. To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please janine.scott@nwl.co.uk For more information and to sign up, see /friends. Tel: info@visitkielder.com DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL. In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone. Kielder Marathon marathon returns. Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family. Pin

2 See /events. There s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke s Amazing Spaces. See for more information. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that it s what you CAN do that counts. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution. We re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to Over the weekend there will also be children s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. The main marathon will take place on and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. marathon returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family. READY, SET, SWIM! Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to or if you re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. There s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. is officially England s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit. KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND WEEKEND HOW TO FIND US Autumn 2014 Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to.those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.the Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place. Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside See for more information. BE OUR FRIEND You can become part of England s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park. CONTACTS For more information about please contact: For more information and to sign up, see /friends. To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please janine.scott@nwl.co.uk As a Friend, you will receive: Friends membership card. Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year. Tel: info@visitkielder.com In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone. Kielder Marathon marathon returns. Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family. Pin it DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

3 See /events. There s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke s Amazing Spaces. See for more information. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that it s what you CAN do that counts. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution. We re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to Over the weekend there will also be children s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. The main marathon will take place on and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. marathon returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family. READY, SET, SWIM! Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to or if you re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. There s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. is officially England s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit. KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND WEEKEND HOW TO FIND US Autumn 2014 Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to.those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.the Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place. Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside See for more information. BE OUR FRIEND You can become part of England s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park. CONTACTS For more information about please contact: For more information and to sign up, see /friends. To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please janine.scott@nwl.co.uk As a Friend, you will receive: Friends membership card. Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year. Tel: info@visitkielder.com In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone. Kielder Marathon marathon returns. Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family. Pin it DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

4 See /events. There s something for everyone: Sharp Shooters Days, Water Days, High Ropes Days and Climb Days. Even if you re only visiting the Park for just a day, why not drop in to Calvert Trust Kielder and take part in one of their exciting outdoor adventure sessions. To celebrate this milestone, there will be a 30th Birthday Celebration Ball in October hosted by special guest, George Clarke who revealed his extraordinary Sky Den tree house on his TV series George Clarke s Amazing Spaces. See for more information. In 30 years the centre has grown from an adventure centre primarily for schools and groups, to a popular and award winning holiday centre available to everyone. Calvert Trust Kielder opened their doors on 27 September 1984 and during the past 30 years has shown over 150,000 people that it s what you CAN do that counts. To make it easy for people to view our star attractions, Dark Sky Discovery Sites are being created throughout the International Dark Sky Park and the North Pennines AONB. At nearly 580sq miles, this is the largest Dark Sky Park in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Last year, an area covering Kielder Water & Forest Park and Northumberland National Park achieved International Dark Sky Park Designation for the high quality of the starscape thanks to minimal light pollution. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVERT TRUST We re fortunate to have Kielder Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky Park and as the nights draw in, check out to book a family friendly astronomy event, public observing or aurora night. One of these sites is located in the small village of Stonehaugh, near Kielder, where a stargazing pavilion has recently been built. Find out more here COME TO THE DARK SIDE For more information or to book a place on any of the events go to Over the weekend there will also be children s races, a 10k race and a Run-Bike-Run relay race where individuals and teams can tackle the marathon distance by running 11km, cycling 26km and then running 5km. Enjoy your greater outdoors This handy guide should help make the most of your time or plan an upcoming visit. For more information, go to or if you re onsite, pop into one of our three visitor centres Tower Knowe, Leaplish Waterside Park or Kielder Castle. The main marathon will take place on and follow an off-road route along the Lakeside Way, a trail that stretches right around the shoreline of Kielder Water. There s a whole host of activities you can do in your own time such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as an exciting year round events programme. marathon returns for the fifth year and brings with it a whole host of activities throughout the weekend for all the family. is officially England s best tourism experience (Visit England 2013) so what better excuse is there to pay us a visit. KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK NORTHUMBERLAND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND WEEKEND READY, SET, SWIM! Kielder Water will be making a splash in September as swimmers arrive for the first dedicated open water swim. The Kielder Open Water Swim takes place on Sunday 7 September and participants can choose from the classic mile, a 3.8km Iron distance swim or the ultimate test a 10km swimming Marathon. Peter Pattinson, Guest Services Manager (Operations) at Northumbrian Water, said: We are very excited about the first open water swimming event. While our reservoir can be a great place to enjoy organised activities like this, it is very deep and cold and can be a dangerous place to swim. HOW TO FIND US Autumn 2014 Coming from Jedburgh/the north east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to.those travelling from the north west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there. From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest Park) and then the C200 to. You can fill your car up at Kielder village NE48 1EG (unmanned station card payment only) 7am-7pm seven day service and at Bellingham NE48 2BS 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Under normal circumstances public swimming is never allowed.the Kielder Open Water Swim is a unique event organised by professionals and we are working in partnership with event directors to make sure that special safety measures are in place. Fun days out, really wild wildlife and activities for the whole family. Continue inside See for more information. BE OUR FRIEND You can become part of England s number one visitor experience with our exciting new Friends scheme here at. Through the Friends scheme, your support will help conserve wildlife, develop arts activities, build educational opportunities as well as continuing to enhance the great leisure and recreation attractions available at the Park. CONTACTS For more information about please contact: As a Friend, you will receive: Friends membership card. Exclusive Founder Friends lapel pin badge for our first 500 friends. Quarterly e-newsletter, with details of the latest events, offers and promotions. Friends only events and behind the scene talks and tours. Free car parking on certain weekends during the year. Discounted last minute offers on accommodation. Plus many other incentives that will change and develop throughout the year. To request a larger print version of the newsletter as a pdf please janine.scott@nwl.co.uk For more information and to sign up, see /friends. Tel: info@visitkielder.com DEVELOPED BY KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: MEMBERS: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL. In our autumn 2014 issue... Birthday celebrations Calvert Trust reaches a milestone. Kielder Marathon marathon returns. Dark Sky Park Kielder Observatory events for all the family. Pin

5 2014 SEPTEMBER Every Sunday AT Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. DON T FORGET The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you re not sure what to wear call us on KEY TO SYMBOLS Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: 35 per person affiliated member, 37 per. (booking essential) Saturday 11 October follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. While the adults are out tackling Britain s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: 8 for all age groups. Call: Fridays 5 and 6 September millennia. Time: 8pm 11pm Monday 27 October hour session (booking not required) HIGH ROPES DAY AT KIELDER JUNIOR RUN Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October AT Sunday 26 October An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: 24 one mile classic, k iron distance, 69 10k marathon. Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm 2.30am. Thursdays 11 and 25 September AT Monday 1 September Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. hour session. Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM Time: 7.45pm 10.45pm. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am 6pm. Cost: 30 per person. Call: or book via FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm 5.30pm. Cost 10 per person, 30 family of four Call: or bruce@natureholiday.co.uk Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Cost: 10 per circuit per person. Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September AT NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November Saturdays 1 and 15 November AT Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: 10 per person per activity OCTOBER throughout October KIELDER 10K A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: 23 per person affiliated member, 25 per KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: 80 per team, 60 individuals. Sunday 2 November Thursdays 13 and 27 November AT Fridays 14 and 28 November millennia. Sunday 23 November follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park.

6 2014 SEPTEMBER Every Sunday AT Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. DON T FORGET The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you re not sure what to wear call us on KEY TO SYMBOLS Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: 35 per person affiliated member, 37 per. (booking essential) Saturday 11 October follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. While the adults are out tackling Britain s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: 8 for all age groups. Call: Fridays 5 and 6 September millennia. Time: 8pm 11pm Monday 27 October hour session (booking not required) HIGH ROPES DAY AT KIELDER JUNIOR RUN Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October AT Sunday 26 October An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: 24 one mile classic, k iron distance, 69 10k marathon. Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm 2.30am. Thursdays 11 and 25 September AT Monday 1 September Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. hour session. Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM Time: 7.45pm 10.45pm. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am 6pm. Cost: 30 per person. Call: or book via FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm 5.30pm. Cost 10 per person, 30 family of four Call: or bruce@natureholiday.co.uk Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Cost: 10 per circuit per person. Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September AT NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November Saturdays 1 and 15 November AT Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: 10 per person per activity OCTOBER throughout October KIELDER 10K A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: 23 per person affiliated member, 25 per KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: 80 per team, 60 individuals. Sunday 2 November Thursdays 13 and 27 November AT Fridays 14 and 28 November millennia. Sunday 23 November follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park.

7 2014 SEPTEMBER Every Sunday AT Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. DON T FORGET The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you re not sure what to wear call us on KEY TO SYMBOLS Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: 35 per person affiliated member, 37 per. (booking essential) Saturday 11 October follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. While the adults are out tackling Britain s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: 8 for all age groups. Call: Fridays 5 and 6 September millennia. Time: 8pm 11pm Monday 27 October hour session (booking not required) HIGH ROPES DAY AT KIELDER JUNIOR RUN Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October AT Sunday 26 October An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: 24 one mile classic, k iron distance, 69 10k marathon. Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm 2.30am. Thursdays 11 and 25 September AT Monday 1 September Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. hour session. Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM Time: 7.45pm 10.45pm. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am 6pm. Cost: 30 per person. Call: or book via FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm 5.30pm. Cost 10 per person, 30 family of four Call: or bruce@natureholiday.co.uk Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Cost: 10 per circuit per person. Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September AT NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November Saturdays 1 and 15 November AT Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: 10 per person per activity OCTOBER throughout October KIELDER 10K A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: 23 per person affiliated member, 25 per KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: 80 per team, 60 individuals. Sunday 2 November Thursdays 13 and 27 November AT Fridays 14 and 28 November millennia. Sunday 23 November follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park.

8 2014 SEPTEMBER Every Sunday AT Tuesday 2, 9 16 and 23 September and Thursday 4 and 18 September AMAZING COMETS AT Comets, the most awesome sight in the skies...what are they and where do they come from? Join our team of astronomers learning all about these celestial wanderers and observe some through our amazing telescopes. DON T FORGET The landscape and weather here can be different from home. Please wear the right footwear and clothing for the activity - if you re not sure what to wear call us on KEY TO SYMBOLS Please look out for the following symbols to help you when choosing the most suitable event for yourself or your family. Accessible Families & all ages welcome Dogs welcome Bush craft events Wildlife events marathon is back. The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators. Age 18+. Cost: 35 per person affiliated member, 37 per. (booking essential) Saturday 11 October follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park. While the adults are out tackling Britain s Most Beautiful Marathon, our next generation of runners show us what they re made of! The Kielder Junior Races, 3 age group categories for children aged 7-15 years. Cost: 8 for all age groups. Call: Fridays 5 and 6 September millennia. Time: 8pm 11pm Monday 27 October hour session (booking not required) HIGH ROPES DAY AT KIELDER JUNIOR RUN Saturday 11 October and Friday 17 October AT Sunday 26 October An incredible opportunity to swim and race on a grander scale in the largest man made lake in Northern Europe. Three distances on offer - the Classic Mile swim, a 3.8k Iron Distance and the ultimate test a 10k Swimming Marathon. Cost: 24 one mile classic, k iron distance, 69 10k marathon. Saturdays 13, 20 and 27 September LATE NIGHT ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AT Have you ever wanted to take pictures of objects in space like the ones you see in magazines, newspapers and astronomy websites? Award winning images which regularly win incredible prizes are taken every day by British astro photographers, and their secrets can be revealed to you in our astro photography nights. Time: 11.30pm 2.30am. Thursdays 11 and 25 September AT Monday 1 September Time: drop in between 10am and 4pm. hour session. Sunday 7 September KIELDER OPEN WATER SWIM Time: 7.45pm 10.45pm. Saturday 13 September KIELDER CHALLENGE WALK The Kielder Challenge Walk has become one of the most popular challenge walks in Northumberland. The 25.3 mile route around Kielder Water is easy to navigate and great under foot, and what better location! Time: 8am 6pm. Cost: 30 per person. Call: or book via FAMILY BUSHCRAFTS Build a shelter, light a fire then cook over it. Make something to take away how about a string bracelet from nettles! Eat before you arrive and bring food to BBQ over your fire. Bring water-proof clothing and sturdy footwear. Time: 12.30pm 5.30pm. Cost 10 per person, 30 family of four Call: or bruce@natureholiday.co.uk Tackle the hanging cargo net, sprint along the swinging logs, make it across the balancing beams. Be brave, take the leap of faith. Age 5+ Cost: 10 per circuit per person. Friday 26 September and Saturday 27 September AT NOVEMBER Saturdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November Saturdays 1 and 15 November AT Friday 31 October SWING AND CLIMB DAY AT Fly through the air on the brilliant King-swing or conquer our mighty Indoor Climbing Wall (Indoor Wall also comes with a session on the Velcro Olympics). Age 5+. Time: 10am pm King Swing, 1pm - 3pm Indoor Climbing Wall. Cost: 10 per person per activity OCTOBER throughout October KIELDER 10K A 10k run around the challenging but spectacular Bull Crag Peninsula. Age 18+. Cost: 23 per person affiliated member, 25 per KIELDER RUN BIKE RUN The marathon route in three stages - first an 11k run, second a 26km cycle ride and finally 5km sprint. Share your experience with family or friends...or for the ultimate challenge hit the route alone. Cost: 80 per team, 60 individuals. Sunday 2 November Thursdays 13 and 27 November AT Fridays 14 and 28 November millennia. Sunday 23 November follow guides trail blazing in the heart of the Park.