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Canal / Riverside Circular

Wave Chamber and the Belling from Hawkhope

Northumberland

Distance
2.2 mi
Est. time
1h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A short north-shore walk with a circuit of the Belling peninsula and a stop at Wave Chamber. From Hawkhope car park, follow the Lakeside Way west along Kielder Water. Cross the small bridge, then take the signed path on the left towards the peninsula. Follow the western side to the headland and return along the eastern side before retracing the Lakeside Way to the car park.

Chris Drury’s Wave Chamber is a small stone building that projects the moving surface of the lake onto its floor. If you step inside, give your eyes a few minutes to adjust. Bright afternoon light and a breeze can make the effect clearer. The headland also gives broad views towards the dam and across the reservoir.

Allow around an hour and a half. The peninsula path is rough and includes steps, so it needs sturdy footwear and is unsuitable for wheelchairs. Watch for cyclists on the shared Lakeside Way. Parking at Hawkhope is charged.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
2.2 mi (3.5 km)
Est. time
1h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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