Deadwater Fell

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Deadwater Fell

View from north of Kielder to radome on Deadwater Fell Believed to be Deadwater Fell top centre.
View from north of Kielder to radome on Deadwater Fell Credit: Chris

Deadwater Fell is a small hill located in Northumberland, a county in northern England. Situated near the border with Scotland, it forms part of the picturesque Kielder Forest and Water Park. Despite being called a hill, it is often considered more of a mountain due to its steep slopes and rugged terrain.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 550 meters (1,800 feet), Deadwater Fell offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its summit provides a vantage point overlooking the sprawling Kielder Water, which is the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe. On clear days, visitors can also catch glimpses of the Cheviot Hills and the distant Scottish border.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its diverse landscape includes dense forests, heather moorland, and rocky outcrops. It offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, catering to different levels of difficulty and fitness. The area is also home to a rich array of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, and a wide range of bird species.

Deadwater Fell is easily accessible, with several designated parking areas nearby and well-maintained paths leading to the summit. Visitors are advised to come prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing, as the weather can be unpredictable and conditions underfoot can be challenging.

Overall, Deadwater Fell is a stunning natural landmark, offering a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Northumberland countryside and enjoy the tranquility of its surroundings.

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Deadwater Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.267209/-2.5906624 or Grid Reference NY6297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from north of Kielder to radome on Deadwater Fell Believed to be Deadwater Fell top centre.
View from north of Kielder to radome on Deadwater Fell
Believed to be Deadwater Fell top centre.
Forestry road near Deadwater
Forestry road near Deadwater
Path/fence crossing
Path/fence crossing
Ravenshill Moor
Ravenshill Moor
Rock outcrop, Deadwater Fell
Rock outcrop, Deadwater Fell
Electricity cable transmission testing rig
Electricity cable transmission testing rig
Deadwater Fell, eastern flank
Deadwater Fell, eastern flank
Ravenshill Moor
Ravenshill Moor
On Ravenshill Moor
On Ravenshill Moor
Archer Cleugh View of Archer Cleugh.
Archer Cleugh
View of Archer Cleugh.
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. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2732973">NY6096 : Forest Track near Kittyhirst</a>
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
Ride, Peel Fell Ascent of Peel Fell through Kielder Forest. The ride soon reaches open country.

The event was a tenth anniversary celebration of the first traverse of Scotland's main watershed, between rivers flowing to the North Sea and Atlantic, by Dave Hewitt in 1987.
Ride, Peel Fell
Ascent of Peel Fell through Kielder Forest. The ride soon reaches open country. The event was a tenth anniversary celebration of the first traverse of Scotland's main watershed, between rivers flowing to the North Sea and Atlantic, by Dave Hewitt in 1987.
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.
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.
Windthrow on the slopes of Deadwater Fell A common sight in Sitka Spruce plantations. When one goes, they all go.
Windthrow on the slopes of Deadwater Fell
A common sight in Sitka Spruce plantations. When one goes, they all go.
Footbridge on Lightpipe Sike On the signed walking route up Deadwater Fell, near Jimmy's Hill.
Footbridge on Lightpipe Sike
On the signed walking route up Deadwater Fell, near Jimmy's Hill.
Footpath at Jimmy's Hill The walker's route down from Deadwater Fell leaves the forest road through this gate. There are a number of mountain bike trails on the slopes of Deadwater Fell of varying degrees of severity. There is always the possibility of an accident in which case the notice advises telephoning 999. Unfortunately, however urgent the situation, this is not immediately possible. As the notice points out, the nearest mobile phone coverage is at Tower Knowe some 20 km away. Even the nearest landline phone is 3 km away and 100 m below down forest tracks. And as for the nearest hospital - that's at Hexham nearly 55 km away.
Footpath at Jimmy's Hill
The walker's route down from Deadwater Fell leaves the forest road through this gate. There are a number of mountain bike trails on the slopes of Deadwater Fell of varying degrees of severity. There is always the possibility of an accident in which case the notice advises telephoning 999. Unfortunately, however urgent the situation, this is not immediately possible. As the notice points out, the nearest mobile phone coverage is at Tower Knowe some 20 km away. Even the nearest landline phone is 3 km away and 100 m below down forest tracks. And as for the nearest hospital - that's at Hexham nearly 55 km away.
Downhill mountain bike trail at Jimmy's Hill The bottom of a "red" mountain bike trail, classified as "Difficult". As the notice at the top <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5505307">NY6295 : "Into the valley"</a> reads: "Suitable for proficient mountain bikes with good off-road riding skills". Strictly one-way only. The no-entry sign as the bottom reads "Cycllsts coming downhill at speed"
Downhill mountain bike trail at Jimmy's Hill
The bottom of a "red" mountain bike trail, classified as "Difficult". As the notice at the top NY6295 : "Into the valley" reads: "Suitable for proficient mountain bikes with good off-road riding skills". Strictly one-way only. The no-entry sign as the bottom reads "Cycllsts coming downhill at speed"
"Into the valley" The top of a "red" mountain bike trail which emerges at Jimmy's Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5505300">NY6295 : Downhill mountain bike trail at Jimmy's Hill</a>. Red trails are classified as "Difficult";  the notice  reads: "Suitable for proficient mountain bikes with good off-road riding skills". As a downhill section, it is strictly one-way only.
"Into the valley"
The top of a "red" mountain bike trail which emerges at Jimmy's Hill NY6295 : Downhill mountain bike trail at Jimmy's Hill. Red trails are classified as "Difficult"; the notice reads: "Suitable for proficient mountain bikes with good off-road riding skills". As a downhill section, it is strictly one-way only.
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Deadwater Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY6297 (Lat: 55.267209, Lng: -2.5906624)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

What 3 Words

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Specere
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