Rothbury is a region in Northumberland's Coquet Valley, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Its terrain features rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and meandering rivers, providing varied settings for exploration. The area serves as a gateway to the Northumberland National Park, with prominent natural features like the Simonside Hills and the River Coquet. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more across this varied landscape.
Rothbury provides…
89
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
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4.9
(69)
281
hikers
13.0km
03:50
370m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

9
hikers
6.32km
01:46
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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115
hikers
14.5km
03:59
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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107
hikers
8.23km
02:16
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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66
riders
31.8km
02:52
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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44
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81.7km
06:16
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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86
riders
24.2km
02:23
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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13.1km
01:09
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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17
riders
69.3km
03:19
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
76.3km
03:58
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

86.8km
04:33
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

81
riders
45.7km
02:16
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
runners
8.91km
01:03
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
17.8km
02:17
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

32
runners
8.98km
00:59
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.19km
00:53
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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19.5km
01:37
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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45.3km
03:04
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.21km
00:34
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
46.0km
03:38
710m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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37.9km
02:28
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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20.4km
01:17
230m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
70.6km
04:32
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Rothbury offers a diverse landscape suitable for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region provides access to the Northumberland National Park, with terrain ranging from rolling hills to river valleys.
Popular hiking areas include the Simonside Hills, known for heather-covered slopes and panoramic views, and the River Coquet, offering peaceful riverside walks. Cragside House and Gardens also provide extensive footpaths, woodlands, and waterfalls for exploration. More details can be found in the Hiking around Rothbury guide.
Yes, Rothbury offers several family-friendly hiking options. The Rothbury Riverside Walk along the River Coquet is popular for leisurely strolls. Cragside House and Gardens also feature accessible paths suitable for families. For more options, refer to the Family-friendly hikes around Rothbury guide.
Hiking trails in Rothbury cater to various fitness levels. Options range from easy, accessible paths like those along the River Coquet to more strenuous routes with significant elevation gains in the Simonside Hills. Guides like Easy hikes around Rothbury provide specific recommendations.
Rothbury offers a diverse landscape for road cycling, with routes ranging from leisurely rides through river valleys to challenging excursions across rolling hills. These routes often feature landmarks like Sharp's Folly. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Rothbury guide.
Yes, Rothbury provides mountain biking opportunities, particularly in areas like Thrunton Wood, which offers miles of trails within a large forest. The region's varied terrain supports both moderate and challenging mountain biking experiences. Consult the MTB Trails around Rothbury guide for more information.
Trails near Rothbury feature prominent natural elements such as the heather-covered Simonside Hills, the meandering River Coquet, and the woodlands and waterfalls of Cragside. Fontburn Reservoir also offers scenic views during circular walks.
Rothbury's outdoor routes are popular among users, with more than 120 routes available. These routes have been explored by over 21,000 visitors and have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Rothbury, covering various activities and interests. Examples include Hiking around Rothbury, Family-friendly hikes around Rothbury, and Road Cycling Routes around Rothbury.
Rothbury's trails offer access to ancient historical sites, including Lordenshaw Cup and Ring Marked Rock, an Iron Age hillfort with Bronze Age burial mounds. Cragside House and Gardens also provide a historical context to outdoor explorations.
For local inquiries regarding Rothbury, the Rothbury Tourist Information Centre can be contacted. Their phone number is +44 (0)1669 620887.

