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Hepburn Crag (closed)


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On the ascent to the top of Hepburn Crag, the trail leads you through pine and birch forest. From the top, the trail winds across open heather moorland to Ros Castle, a stunning viewpoint that was once home to one of the border beacons.
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How to get there:

Hepburn Crag can be started from Hepburn Car Park in Hepburn which is part of Rothbury. Chatton is the nearest town or village.

Take the Alnwick road to Chatton

OS Grid Reference: NU073248
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Roe deer and Badger

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Facilities and Activities

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Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding

Trail waymarking

red

Length of trail

3 miles

Approximate time of trail

1 hour 30 minutes

Open or closed

closed. Please note this trail will be closed for approx. 4 months for thinning operations.

Contact

Kielder Castle
01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Active woods

What's of interest

Encounter Berthele's Stone, a prominent local landmark, while at the top of Hepburn Crag the remains of a small hill fort can be found.