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Rothbury


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The forests of Rothbury cover an area of 10,500 hectares. The main forests are at Kidland, Uswayford, Harbottle, Thrunton and Harwood. Overlooked by the majestic Cheviot hill, these forests provide a lovely mixture of tree species, habitats and landscapes.

How to get there:

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

South-west of Alnwick, off the A687

OS Grid Reference: NZ 055 995
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info


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Family walking on a woodland trail on Simonside hill

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

Jonathon Farries
Community And Environment Officer
01434 220242
e-mail: jonathon.farries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
A 'Forests of Rothbury' leaflet is now available - free of charge. Details of walking routes and other general information about Hepburn, Simonside, Thrunton, Wooler Common and Holystone Woods are given in the leaflet. This publication is stocked by Rothbury and Alnwick Tourist Information Centres and by the Forestry Commission district office at Bellingham.