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Easy hikes and walks around Rothbury

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Exploring Rothbury on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Rothbury. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1. Cragside Formal Gardens – Cragside Lake loop from Thropton

3.18km

00:54

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Thropton

4.05km

01:04

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cragside House and Gardens – Cragside Lake loop from Thropton

6.48km

01:50

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Nelly's Moss Lakes loop from Low Hesleyhurst

2.62km

00:41

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Northbury House loop from Rothbury

4.75km

01:23

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Rothbury

1. Cragside Formal Gardens – Cragside Lake loop from Thropton

2. Rothbury Village Centre – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Thropton

3. Cragside House and Gardens – Cragside Lake loop from Thropton

4. Nelly's Moss Lakes loop from Low Hesleyhurst

5. Northbury House loop from Rothbury

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