Reiver Trails | Reiver Trails

Please note that the Lakeside Way will be closed on Saturday 3rd October and Sunday 4th October for the annual Kielder Marathon weekend. The south shore section between Lewisburn and Kielder Village will be re-opened at approximately 1pm on Sunday 4t

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What are the Reiver Trails?

The Reiver Trails is an exciting new network of recreational and way-marked routes.

They have been developed to connect Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site with Kielder Water & Forest Park and their surrounding communities.

These spectacular trails are a journey through the land of the Border Reivers – ordinary families who became ruthless raiders and robbers during 300 turbulent years of conflict on the border between England and Scotland.

This is a landscape like no other. Take to the trails and find a reiving story to thrill or chill around every corner.

Reiver Trails - Choose your reiving route

The Reiver Trails are suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Future phases will extend the network to include additional trails suitable for users of wheelchairs, buggies and balance bikes. Watch out for updates.

There are currently ten trails of different lengths and difficulty. Use the trail finder to find your perfect trail or start exploring all the routes using the interactive map below:

Cross Crags Trail

47.48 KM (29.50 Miles)
Bellingham Trail

50.02 KM (31.08 Miles)
Bull Crag Trail

10.14 KM (6.30 Miles)
Crossborder Trail

46.68 KM (29.01 Miles)
Emblehope Trail

92.86 KM (57.70 Miles)
Falstone Trail

24.30 KM (15.10 Miles)
Stonehaugh Trail

18.02 KM (11.20 Miles)
The Sill Trail

9.82 KM (6.10 Miles)
Wark Forest Trail

39.27 KM (24.40 Miles)
Kielder Lakeside Way

41.00 KM (25.48 Miles)

Shorter Routes

Many shorter routes are available within the Reiver Trails area.

These routes provide varied and enjoyable experiences for families, those who have limited time or just do not want to walk or ride longer distances.

View our Shorter Routes

Trail Finder

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The Forest Code

The nation's forests are a haven for millions of visitors every year.

Whether you visit to seek new sights, ride the trails or simply bathe in the beauty of it all, follow The Forest Code to make sure you, and visitors for generations to come, enjoy what nature has to offer.