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Rothbury Bridge – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

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Rothbury Bridge – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

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Rothbury Bridge – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

01:07

4.23km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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341 m

Stepping Stones Across the River Coquet

Highlight • Bridge

Cross to the south bank to where the railway station used to be.

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745 m

Rothbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Today popular with locals and visitors: Here you will find a huge shady picnic area right by the river, next to the bridge

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1.09 km

Cow Haugh Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

"Haugh" is derived from the Old English word "halh," simply meaning a flat meadow or area by the river. There is a free carpark here, which floods, and a foot bridge into town.

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1.38 km

The Zwarteles sheep, known for their striking black and white markings, hail from the Netherlands. These docile animals boast a dual-purpose function, providing both milk and lean, flavorful meat. Their …

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1.95 km

Beggars Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free parking just outside Rothbury

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3.33 km

Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

Free, quite nice.

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4.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.45 km

438 m

332 m

176 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.31 km

195 m

189 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 15 June

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Rothbury Bridge – Cow Haugh Footbridge loop from Rothbury

Stepping Stones Across the River Coquet

Rothbury Bridge

Cow Haugh Footbridge

Zwartbles Sheep

Beggars Car Park

Public Toilets

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