Rothbury

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About Rothbury

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 the nearest town or village.

South - West of Alnwick, off the A697

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

Places to go in Rothbury

Harwood
Thrunton
Simonside
Hepburn
Holystone
Wooler Common

Other places to go in this area

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Contact

Kielder Castle

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

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What's of interest

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.