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Simonside – Simonside crag Loop from Rothbury

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Simonside – Simonside crag Loop from Rothbury

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March 12, 2022

Simonside – Simonside crag Loop from Rothbury

Moderate

03:49

12.9km

3.4km/h

370m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Parking

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3.65 km

Resting Spot Near Simonside Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A key junction if you're walking between Thropton and Simonside. Although it isn't clear if the facilities near the hut are available for use

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3.95 km

Tosson Burgh Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the west of the marked location, off the path. The main entrance is clearly visible on the southern side as a break in the ditch and a fine staggered …

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5.97 km

Simonside Summit

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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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5.99 km

Simonside Crag

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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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6.69 km

Old Stell Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful little crag with lots of interesting rock formations. Best seen early summer when it’s covered in purple heather.

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7.53 km

Dove Crag is one of a series of crags along the Simonside Hills. The Crag was formed 15,000 years ago when ice half-a-mile (1 km) thick carved through the landscape. From the crag, you are afforded spellbinding views over Northumberland.

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9.30 km

Lordenshaws Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Lovely car park with walks to simonside and the hillfort with the cup and ring marks.

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11.9 km

Sharp's Folly

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Sharp's Folly is a 30-foot (9 m) high tower that was built in the 1720s by Archdeacon Sharpe, Rector of Rothbury. The folly was built to alleviate local unemployment, as …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

1.99 km

1.06 km

392 m

265 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

2.99 km

2.48 km

1.26 km

872 m

504 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Simonside – Simonside crag Loop from Rothbury

Resting Spot Near Simonside Hut

Tosson Burgh Iron Age Hillfort

Simonside Summit

Simonside Crag

Old Stell Crag

View from Dove Crag

Lordenshaws Car Park

Sharp's Folly

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