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Falstone
Falstone lies at the foot of Kielder Reservoir, a village that survived the flooding of the vast acres now lying below the Reservoir itself, approximately eight miles west of Bellingham in the North Tyne valley of Northumberland. Bordered by the Kielder forestry it can be a home to midges on damp summer days and lends itself to beautiful views following the North Tyne river winding its way down through the valley.
Falstone is situated half a mile off the C200, the main road leading from Bellingham up to Kielder, prior to reaching Falstone you pass the small hamlet of Stannersburn, home to The Pheasant Inn, the pub in Falstone itself also has a 'feathery' connection, The Blackcock Inn, named after the Black Grouse once to be found in great abundance before the forestry smothered its many breeding sites. Although more of a rarity these days the Blackcock can still be seen on the hills high above Falstone, the area is also home to a variety of bird and animal life, Goshawks, Buzzards, Crossbills, Red squirrels and Roe deer to name but a few. Higher up the valley there is the Kielder Birds of Prey centre, open to the public, enabling one to get much closer to these majestic birds.
Falstone once had an open pit at Plashetts and the railway line which ran from Bellingham to Kielder is still evident to this day, this used to be the main link to civilization many years ago, long since disused as many took to the motor cars.
The highlight of Falstone life is the annual Falstone Border Shepherds Show, held in the village on the 3rd Saturday in August, this is a truly rural event, cloth caps, shepherds crooks and sheep, followed by a knees up in the village hall at night. Years ago the sheep to be exhibited for show would be driven over the hills on foot, sometimes rested up in stells or sheepfolds on the way over, these stone circles can still be seen in the area to this day and many are still used by the farmers as shelter for the sheep in inclement weather.
There is also a General stores and Post Office in Falstone as well as a tea room, the village hall hosts many dances , whist drives and bingo nights throughout the year , people travel from all over the valley to share the hospitality of the Falstone folk.
Falstone has to be seen as the start of the Kielder experience, situated just below the famous dam wall it nestles in a green oasis before the landscape is swallowed up by trees and water, a quiet tranquil village famous for the views which can be enjoyed from the ‘back’ road - the gated road leading along to Donkleywood and finally back to Greenhaugh.
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