Castle Hill Walk Thrunton Wood

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.3/5)

The Castle Hill Walk (way-marked orange trail)is a must if you are looking to burn off those extra calories after lunch. The trail starts at the bottom of the car park and follows along the forest road. After a challenging yet rewarding climb to the top of Castle Hill, a number of massive ancient beech trees welcome you. These trees are several hundred years old and have seen many a generation of walkers come and go. Here, you are treated to magnificent views of the Northumbrian landscape.

Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

How to get there:

Castle Hill Walk Thrunton Wood can be started from Thrunton Wood Car Park in Thrunton which is part of Rothbury. Thrunton and Rothbury are the nearest towns or villages.

Follow Brown Tourist Information signs off the A697, just north of the intersection with the B6341 Rothbury to Alnwick road.

OS Grid Reference: NU 085 097
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: Roe deer, badgers and red squirrels can all be seen at Thrunton. We have information about Red squirrel, Roe deer and Badger

User Comments

4 Stars
Excellent and enjoyable walk, but don't expect the markers to lead you on the route shown on the map at the car park. The ascent of what is known locally Heart Attack Hill looked daunting in prospect, but we survived none the worse for wear.