Dark Skies
Kielder - Derwent Reservoir (102 Miles)
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Home to 572-square-miles of protected night sky, Northumberland is blessed with some of the darkest skies in the whole of Europe. The longest section of the Northumberland 250 takes you on an unforgettable journey into the most isolated corners of England where you can experience the wonders of the universe as you’ve never seen before. Visit Northumberland’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, England’s largest forest, and a world-famous tree along the way.
Discover
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![A wooden observatory building illuminated with red lights against a night sky filled with stars and the northern lights.]()
Kielder Observatory
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![People participating in a traditional fire festival at night, with one person carrying a basket of fire on their head and another holding a pole near a large flame in the background.]()
Allendale
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![A stone building with a sign that reads "The Lord Crewe Arms" amid trees, parked cars, and a cloudy sky.]()
Blanchland
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![A stone wall running through a grassy hillside with cliffs and body of water in the distance.]()
Hadrian's Wall
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![An aerial view of a winding road passing through a dense forest of evergreen trees in a hilly, rural landscape.]()
Allenheads
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![A house-like structure floating on a large body of water, with forested hills in the background and a partly cloudy sky.]()
Kielder Water & Forest Park
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![Two hikers with backpacks standing on a trail near a waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.]()
Hareshaw Linn
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![An aerial view of a stone bridge with multiple arches crossing a river in a lush green landscape with fields, trees, and a cloudy sky.]()
Lambley Viaduct
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![A large, trimmed tree trunk displayed on wooden stands against a backdrop of a black and white sketch of trees and branches on the wall.]()
The Sill
