Chillingham 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Ros Castle (Ros Hill) 316m P221 (1037ft) (DoBIH Hill ID: 2317) [JNSA 12818] County of Northumberland Definitive List summit.

There is a good loop with double tracks through Hepburn Woods. Several trees were blown down and across the track in December 2024, but they were easy enough to cross over. The scenery is good in the woods. Several dog walkers were about and MTB tyre tracks can be seen in places.

Hepburn Woods tends to be overshadowed by Thrunton Woods which are detailed on the same map on the information board in the car park. There is room for at least a dozen cars, maybe more. There are several park benches on the edge of the car park. Good double track trails lead off from the car park, ideal for MTB, Gravel & Hikers

Low light and in amongst low level clouds in and around this area. I was pleased to get through this section

Welcome road sections to ride on. It was starting to get dark, with many miles of the trail still to ride.

If you’re not aware this is here you’ll easily miss it

Ros Castle is a 3000-year-old Iron Age Hill Fort, at 315m it's also the highest point in the Chillingham Hills. There is a trig point and a toposcope building with four viewpoints and a labelled diagram for each. The views are superb. Managed by the National Trust but free and open access.

Amazing views from the top on a clear day. You are meant to be able to see 7 castles