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Rothbury Village Centre – View Over Rothbury loop from Thropton

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Rothbury Village Centre – View Over Rothbury loop from Thropton

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Rothbury Village Centre – View Over Rothbury loop from Thropton

03:28

12.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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864 m

Sheep Pastures and River Coquet Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lot of sheeps here just outside Thropton near the River Coquet. There are also some nice views towards the forest and the crag

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5.49 km

Rothbury War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Rothbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located on High Street in Rothbury. It was built in 1923 to commemorate those from the parish who died in World War I.

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5.61 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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5.62 km

All Saints Church, Rothbury

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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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5.89 km

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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9.15 km

View of Rothbury World War II Training Trenches

Highlight • Historical Site

Quoted from the booklet "Coquet meanders" by Andrew Charleston, a local from Rothbury:

On the moors to the north of Rothbury are the trenches - still visible today these are …

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9.50 km

View Over Rothbury

Highlight • Viewpoint

We wondered if we'd find heather blossoms here (now in August)!
Oh yes - a dream in purple 💜

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9.62 km

View of Simonside Hills

Highlight • Summit

12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

2.74 km

2.00 km

1.15 km

161 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.52 km

1.56 km

1.25 km

1.18 km

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

14°C

56 %

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Rothbury Village Centre – View Over Rothbury loop from Thropton

Sheep Pastures and River Coquet Views

Rothbury War Memorial

Rothbury Village Centre

All Saints Church, Rothbury

Rothbury Bridge

View of Rothbury World War II Training Trenches

View Over Rothbury

View of Simonside Hills

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