Christianbury Crags

The view from Christianbury Crags was breath-taking on Saturday. Small pockets of mist lingered, a mysterious, evocative veil over the landscape. The Crags were once a well visited landmark but the development of Kielder Forest impacted on their accessibility, resulting in fewer people making the “pilgrimage”.  It’s quite a tough trek from The Flatt these days as much of the going is on rough and uneven ground through the rides, with man sized holes to catch the unwary.  But it’s definitely a walk worth making, as once up on the short ridge, there’s a sense of isolation and haunting beauty.