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Thrunton
 

Thrunton Wood is planted on Thrunton Crag - a steep escarpment of sandstone and so provides plenty of lofty views with the Cheviot hills providing the backdrop. Three walks of varying length and distance provide walkers with a chance to get right into the wood and explore.

How to get there:

Thrunton is part of Rothbury. Thrunton Village and Rothbury are the nearest towns or villages.

By Public Transport
There is no bus servioce to Thrunton Wood. However, a service runs every two hours from Alnwick to Wooler(number 473, IDM Travel) that stops in Whittingham, approximetly 1.5 miles (2km) north of the wood. Access to the wood is on foot via 'Whittingham Lane'
By Car
Thrunton is signposted from the A697, Newcastle to Coldstream road.

OS Grid Reference: NU 085 097

Start your visit from:

Thrunton Wood Car Park

Other places to go in Rothbury

Family walking on a woodland trail

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities:

WalkingEducationalPicnic

Contact:

Kielder Castle

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


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