A £75,000 renovation project on an 'instantly recognisable' bridge has been completed.

The Lewisburn Bridge, which is part of Kielder Forest's Lakeside Way multi-user trail, has been restored with replacement timbers.

The project was managed by Waterman Aspen and delivered by IBEX Technical Access.

The investment came from Forestry England, Northumbrian Water and the Kielder Water and Forest Park Development Trust.

The bridge is now open for the public to use.

The bridge now open and was recently used in the Kielder MarathonThe bridge now open and was recently used in the Kielder Marathon (Image: Neil Denham)

The works were made to ensure the bridge will continue to be used by people exploring Kielder on foot, bike and more.

It was even used in the recent Kielder Marathon, with more than 3,000 runners crossing it as part of the event.

Malcolm Catermole, principal engineer for bridges and structures at Forestry England, said: "This bridge was one of the first projects I helped to design when I joined the Forestry Commission in 2008 and it was good to see it built in 2009.

"It was great to be able to allow its use as a recent film set, where parts of it were damaged beyond repair, knowing that, with the support of our contractors, IBEX Technical Access, we would manage to pull it back to pristine condition again in time for this year's Kielder Marathon.

"It looks fantastic, provides a vital link along the Lakeside Way and I know that it's fit for use for another 15 years."

The bridge has been restored 'to its former glory' with replacement timbersThe bridge has been restored 'to its former glory' with replacement timbers (Image: Neil Denham)

The renovation is part of Forestry England's commitment to establishing Kielder Forest as a 'must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.'

The forest is also a source of sustainable British-grown timber.

The Lakeside Way, which encircles Kielder Water, can be explored as a continuous 26-mile route or in shorter sections.

People can walk, cycle, or use a horsebox.

Parking is available at various points within the forest, including Kielder Castle, Hawkhope, and Tower Knowe.

Further information is available at forestryengland.uk/kielder-forest.