Safe Riding at Kielder
Kielder Water & Forest Park, welcomes horse riders.
Kielder Forest is a busy working forest, supplying tens of thousands of timber for paper through to house building.This means the forest roads carry timber lorries and you will find the roads are not ideal for horse riding. Information on this website, will help you select a good route which will lead you into the quieter parts of the forest.
Top 5 things to consider when horse riding in Kielder.
1. Have you parked responsibly, don't block access roads or gateways, these may be required for emergency access.
2. Always tell someone where you are riding.
3. Always wear the correct clothing, weather conditions can change quickly
4. Always ride with consideration for other users.
5. Consider the route you are riding and how long will it take you to return, have you told someone when you will be back.
Follow the forest code
Guard against all risk of fire.
Protect trees, plants and wildlife.
Leave things as you find them, take nothing away.
Keep dogs under control.
Avoid damaging buildings, fences, hedges, walls and signs.
Leave no litter.
The Countryside Code
Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals and take your litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
