Wark Forest

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Wark Forest
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Geography
LocationNorthumberland,England
OS grid NY735775
Coordinates 55°05′28″N2°25′01″W / 55.091°N 2.417°W / 55.091; -2.417

Wark Forest is the southern part of Kielder Forest in Northumberland, England. Wark Forest is found within the south-west tip of Northumberland National Park. It is near the village of Wark on Tyne to the south.

The forest covers 10,467 hectares. [1] The Wark Burn and waterfalls are located in the forest. [2]

History

In February 1990, the body of an unknown man was found in the forest. [3] Thirty-five years later, in January 2025, Locate International issued an anniversary appeal seeking assistance in identifying the man. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Kielder Forest - Wark Forest Plan 2011" (PDF). Forestry England. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Fellows, Griffith (2003). The Waterfalls of England: A Practical Guide for Visitors and Walkers. Sigma Leisure. p. 34. ISBN   978-1-85058-767-5 . Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Wark Forest Man". Locate International. 2 February 1990. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Anniversary appeal 35 years on from Wark Forest body find". www.bbc.com. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.


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