Simonside Summit – Simonside Crag loop from Whitton and Tosson

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Simonside Summit – Simonside Crag loop from Whitton and Tosson

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Simonside Summit – Simonside Crag loop from Whitton and Tosson

01:52

6.04km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

33 m

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

bigger car park than Lordenshaw to park in and a lovely walk out of the woods up to the crags

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2.23 km

Simonside Rock Outcrop

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rocky outcrop just off the path that looks a bit like an Easter Island head. Can climb up the left hand side to reach a slab top for great views.

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2.59 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Highlight • Trail

The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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3.06 km

Simonside Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Simonside is a 429m (1400ft) summit perched atop the untamed wilderness of the Northumberland National Park. It boasts a rugged ridge that commands sensational views of the Cheviot Hills to …

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3.09 km

Simonside Crag

Highlight • Climb

Not too difficult if you're going up from the east, the route is made up of stone steps but sturdy boots are still recommended. Once you reach the top it …

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6.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

973 m

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

1.47 km

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

3°C

98 %

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Comments

February 6, 2022,Simonside crag – Simonside Loop from Thropton

Strongly advise not doing this route until the paths have been cleared. Large stretches are completely covered by felled trees. Car park is also closed due to the storms