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View of Simonside Hills – View Over Rothbury loop from Rothbury

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View of Simonside Hills – View Over Rothbury loop from Rothbury

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View of Simonside Hills – View Over Rothbury loop from Rothbury

03:21

11.9km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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299 m

The Turks Head

Highlight • Restaurant

A completely normal pub with a few tables inside – definitely make a reservation!
They also have vegetarian options. Overall, we thought it was OK. The beer garden at the back is huge, with steep steps, and is mediocrely maintained.

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1.50 km

Camp

Archaeological Site

3.69 km

View of Simonside Hills

Highlight • Summit

3.81 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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4.16 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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8.20 km

View of the Cheviot Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.4 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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11.5 km

Rothbury Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The Rothbury market cross has a two-part history. The original market cross, constructed in 1722, was a square building with a roof and open sides. It served as a shelter …

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11.6 km

Rothbury War Memorial and Stained Glass Windows

Highlight • Religious Site

Rothbury is known as the ‘capital of Coquetdale’, this scenic market town bustles with welcoming pubs, cafés and galleries. Its High Street boasts a number of traditional independent shops.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

3.75 km

2.24 km

585 m

282 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

3.92 km

2.15 km

811 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

-1°C

33 %

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View of Simonside Hills – View Over Rothbury loop from Rothbury

The Turks Head

View of Simonside Hills

View Over Rothbury

View of Rothbury World War II Training Trenches

View of the Cheviot Hills

Rothbury Village Centre

Rothbury Market Cross

Rothbury War Memorial and Stained Glass Windows

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