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Shot of Derwent Reservoir with very low water levels. The land leading up to the water is sandy, muddy and looks dangerous to walk on

NEWSFLASH – Safety advice issued for reservoir users

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Reservoirs Posted: 21st September 2022
The drop in water levels at Derwent Reservoir, that we’ve seen this summer, has resulted in large areas of dangerous soft ground and loose boulders being exposed at the base of the dam wall, making the banks unsafe for fishing. Your safety is always our primary concern and we are sorry to inform you that, for your safety, we have taken the decision to close further sections for fishing until ...

Opening and closing times for the Autumn / Winter fishing season

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Whittle Dene Reservoirs Posted: 1st September 2022
Update to fishing times from 1 September 2022 As Autumn is upon us, our opening and closing times will be ...
Shot of Derwent Reservoir with very low water levels. The land leading up to the water is sandy, muddy and looks dangerous to walk on

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS AND ANGLERS

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hanningfield Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Whittle Dene Reservoirs Posted: 12th August 2022
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS Please be aware that our water levels are lower than usual so lots of unsafe ground ...

Fontburn Waterside Park closed due to storm damage

Fontburn Reservoirs Posted: 9th December 2021
For the safety of all our visitors, Fontburn Waterside Park has been closed to the public until further notice. Wind from the two recent storms has caused some significant damage across the site, making it unsafe for the public to visit for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. We will update you as soon as all repairs are complete and we can ...

Winter opening times and prices from 1 November 2021

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Reservoirs Posted: 1st November 2021
As the clocks have gone back, and the dark nights are settling in earlier, we have updated all the opening ...

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Covid 19 – May 2020 Update

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Kielder Posted: 14th May 2021
As the third road map step approaches, and we have confirmation from the Government that there will be more restrictions ...

Whittle Dene WaterAid Coarse Fishing Challenge

At Whittle Dene (lower match lake). Meet at 8 am for a 9 am draw and match from 11 am ...

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Fontburn Northumberland County Blind Association Charity Competition

Fly and bait – entry on the day, prizes for adults and juniors. For more information please contact our ranger ...

Fontburn Charity Competition Morpeth Lions

We kick off at 7am with the weigh in and prize giving starting at 3:15pm. Anglers are advised to arrive ...

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