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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

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North East England

Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

Moderate

5.0

(3)

29

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Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

02:09

8.16km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

341 m

Stepping Stones Across the River Coquet

Highlight • Bridge

Cross to the south bank to where the railway station used to be.

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2

657 m

Martins Bank, Rothbury

Highlight • Historical Site

A typically beautiful sandstone building in Rothbury. If you like that, this is the place for you – and you'll find plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat in the town center.

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3

700 m

The Old Post Office and Postmaster's House

Highlight • Historical Site

The old post office and post masters house, built 1904.

Tip by

4

878 m

Rothbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Today popular with locals and visitors: Here you will find a huge shady picnic area right by the river, next to the bridge

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5

1.23 km

All Saints Church, Rothbury

Highlight • Religious Site

A small parish church with an ancient cemetery surrounding it – right in the heart of town.
The interior is rather simple, but the little church exudes a friendly, very …

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6

1.24 km

Rothbury Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Rothbury is a peaceful town in the heart of Northumberland. Close to the hills and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is an ideal base for explorations. …

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7

2.12 km

Beggars Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free parking just outside Rothbury

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8

7.16 km

Cow Haugh Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

"Haugh" is derived from the Old English word "halh," simply meaning a flat meadow or area by the river. There is a free carpark here, which floods, and a foot bridge into town.

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B

8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

2.55 km

437 m

272 m

159 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.08 km

804 m

483 m

238 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

20 %

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