Bells Moor

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

England

Bells Moor

Minor road near Kielder Credit: Steven Brown

Bells Moor is a picturesque area located in Northumberland, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is characterized by its vast expanse of downs and moorland. Spanning across several square kilometers, this natural landscape offers visitors a unique and breathtaking experience.

The moorland of Bells Moor is known for its rolling hills, heather-covered terrain, and scattered patches of woodland. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including a variety of bird species, small mammals, and rare plant species. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, and hikers who can explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross the moor.

The downs of Bells Moor are equally captivating, featuring undulating grasslands and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. These open spaces provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as picnicking, kite flying, and even horse riding. The downs are also a popular spot for local farmers to graze their livestock.

Bells Moor offers a tranquil and peaceful environment, with its unspoiled natural beauty and remote location. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, visitors can enjoy the serenity and solitude that this area provides. The changing seasons further enhance its charm, as the moorland transforms from vibrant purple hues in the summer to golden tones in the autumn.

Overall, Bells Moor in Northumberland is a hidden gem, beloved by locals and treasured by those who seek a respite in the heart of nature. Its diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and stunning scenery make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Northumberland's countryside.

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Bells Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.256225/-2.6272358 or Grid Reference NY6095. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road near Kielder

Steven Brown

Forestry road near Deadwater

Steven Brown

Minor road towards Saughtree

Steven Brown

Lime Kilns from Thorlieshope Lime Works, north of Kielder: 2022

See for 2006 view. The old quarry was directly behind the works, and had sidings off the Border Counties Railway which ran up the Dale in front of the works. A second quarry at Fairloans was developed less than a mile to the south, to supply limestone to the works. Thorlieshope was producing lime from around 1870 to 1923, when the works are described as disused. For site in 1899 see OS map Link

Chris

Are these old Lime Kilns?

Just before the English Scottish border on what is essentially a logging road that leads to Kielder Castle we came across these two structures. They might be lime kilns. The logging road was very busy with empty lorries travelling quickly towards the forest and loaded lorries travelling almost as fast away from the forest.

Malcolm Neal

Building remains at Fairloans Quarry

The remains of a building at Fairloans Quarry. The quarry yielded sandstone, later used in buildings and monuments in Edinburgh. The stone was 'capable of a high polish' and was 'greatly used for monumental purposes'. Deadwater Fell and its summit radar station loom large in the background. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020.

James T M Towill

Forest road end, Kittythirst

A group about to set off up Peel Fell. This was a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the first traverse of Scotland's East-West watershed by Dave Hewitt in 1987. Peel Fell is where the watershed finally leaves the border and heads northwestwards into Scotland. Fourteen years on the bare patch was once again covered in trees. NY6096 : Forest Track near Kittyhirst

Richard Webb

'The Forks' Rally stage 13

Nearing the end of the stage, and back in England.

T Eyre

Forest road on the slopes of Deadwater Fell

Looking down a section of forest road which provides a relatively easy route to the summit of the Fell. Clearfell to the right.

Oliver Dixon

Kielder Forest

A view of a clearfelled area within Kielder Forest, looking back down the track walked, en route to Deadwater Fell.

James T M Towill

Snowy Plantation

Within the Kielder Forest, en route to Deadwater Fell.

James T M Towill

Opening out

The track to Deadwater Fell leaving the confines of the mature plantation to run alongside a clearfelled area.

James T M Towill

Approaching the border

A damp section of the trackbed of the former Border Counties Railway approaching the English border near Deadwater. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020.

James T M Towill

Bathing house remains near Deadwater

Captured as the sun lowered in the November afternoon sky, the remains of an early 19th century bathing house can be found in a small clearing in a patch of forestry near Deadwater. Further details about the bathing house can be found at Link This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020.

James T M Towill

Fairloans

Fairloans lies just inside Scotland; it's seen here from the minor road north-west of Kielder and was unoccupied at the time the photograph was taken. The nearer green track was the route of a now lost railway.

Trevor Littlewood