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Hepburn


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About Hepburn

This area has a long history dating back thousands of years. Prior to Forestry Commission ownership(1946),the land belonged to Chillingham Park Estates and before that was part of an estate which dates from Norman times. The remains of a hill fort on Hepburn Crag suggest people have inhabited this site for at least 4000 years. Today,from this natural vantage point, the steep sandstone crags give stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

How to get there:

Hepburn is part of Rothbury. Alnwick is the nearest town or village.

By Public Transport

There is no bus service in the proximity of the Wood

By car

A mile and a half south east of the entrance to Chillingham Estate.

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

Start your visit from:

Hepburn Car Park
Family walking on a woodland trail

Facilities:

InformationParkingOther Facilities

Activities:

Walking

Contact:

Kielder Castle

01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

Berthele's Stone, Ros Castle, Hill Fort.

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