Tag Archives: Kielder Water

A peaceful calm

Posted on April 23, 2016 by thehutts

It was a rare morning of complete calm at Kielder – the mirrored surface of the reservoir reflecting the forest and hills to the north.  It only lasted for a few hours before a chilly breeze got up cancelling out … Continue reading →

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Evening on Deadwater Fell

Posted on April 21, 2014 by thehutts

Deadwater Fell stands guard of the border crossing near Kielder, at 571m it’s not that high but on a clear day it’s possible to see from the Solway Firth to the North Sea.  Sunday wasn’t that clear and by evening … Continue reading →

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Mist on the Tyne

Posted on September 26, 2013 by thehutts

This morning’s drive up to Kielder was so typical of early autumn.  The sun broke through after two days of gloom but the chilly dampness left a carpet of mist and fog lurking along the valleys of the North Tyne … Continue reading →

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Squirrel at the feeder

Posted on April 24, 2012 by thehutts

A visit up to Kielder Water today allowed time for a quick trip to the woodland hide at Leaplish Waterside Park.  There were a huge number of siskin and chaffinch feeding on the range of feeders alongside smaller numbers of … Continue reading →

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