at the moment the car park is out of use after the storm damage, people either park on the side of the road or there is another car park just up the road and free to use

Stuart Prouse

December 28, 2023

Mountain biking

Simonside is a popular location for hikers, dog walkers and mountain bikers. There is a free car park which can probably hold 40 cars at a guess. Good signage in the car displays routes and locations

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1. View from Dove Crag – Simonside Summit loop from Rothbury

14.1km

04:10

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Sharp's Folly – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Lordenshaws

10.5km

02:56

210m

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

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3. Sharp's Folly – View of the Cheviots loop from Rothbury

10.5km

02:56

210m

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

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Location: Whitton And Tosson, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View from Dove Crag

Little Church Rock

Lordenshaws Car Park

Tosson Lime Kiln

Old Stell Crag Summit (428 m)

Simonside Summit

Cragside Carriage Drive

Narrow Steep Pathway

Northumberland Central Railway Path

Sharp's Folly

The Turks Head

Stone Path to Dove Crag

Simonside Car Park

1. View from Dove Crag – Simonside Summit loop from Rothbury

2. Sharp's Folly – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Lordenshaws

3. Sharp's Folly – View of the Cheviots loop from Rothbury

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