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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Overview

A walk with extensive views of the Coquet Valley and beyond and taking in Thropton and the Terraces. 

We climb from the car park up to Rothbury terraces, passing the picturesque Addycombe Cottages, built in 1873 for retiring staff of Lord Armstrong’s household.  We contour along the terraces, with splendid views of the Coquet valley and Simonside.  We descend Physic Lane to Thropton, cross the Coquet and its flood plain, then walk up a minor road to Tosson Lime Kiln (a possible lunch stop).  We continue uphill past Great Tosson bastle to Whitton, with views of the Coquet valley from the other side, then descend to Sharpe’s folly and Rothbury. 

Terrain: mostly tracks, some moorland paths, about 1.5 miles on minor road.

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
378m / 1240ft
Type:
circular

Advance booking is required for this walk. To reserve your place, please e-mail the walk leader, Heather D., through the contact box above -  and remember to include your mobile number in the e-mail.  

Booking opens on Monday, 20 Jan.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NU 05732 01518
Nearest postcode:
NE65 7SH
Start time:
10:15 am

Park and meet in the Cowhaugh car park, Rothbury. The car park is located on the south side of the river.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking