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Walk 1202 - The Simonside Hills near Rothbury

Nat Park   Northumberland
County/Area   Northumberland
AuthorLou Johnson
Length4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent710 feet / 215 metres
Gradeeasy

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The Simonside Hills near Rothbury are the key feature of this easy walk. The route offers great views of the Coquet Valley and further afield to the hills of the Northumberland National Park.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL42
OS LandrangerSheet 81

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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16.4 miles / 26.3 km away
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