Kershope Burn

Kershope Burn is a small river that flows entirely along the border between England and Scotland. It begins as Clark’s Sike in a marshy area called Hobb’s Flow within Kielder Forest in Northumberland. After passing the farmstead of Kershopehead in Cumbria, it becomes Kershope Burn. The burn then continues north to meet Liddel Water at the village of Kershopefoot. The river’s course marks the historic boundary between the two countries. For decades, a passenger station served the area, operating under names like Kershope or Kershope Foot from 1862 until 1969. The railway bridge of the former Waverley Line still crosses the burn near its end. The final stretch passes the small hamlet of Kershopefoot before joining Liddel Water. Visitors walking the riverside paths can follow the burn through quiet countryside and open moorland. The area around Kershopehead and Kershopefoot offers gentle walks with views of the border landscape. The old railway bridge stands as a reminder of the region’s transport history. The burn itself is shallow and clear, winding through grassy banks and occasional wetland. The contrast between the two countries is felt most strongly where the burn flows between fields and hills.