Rothbury Forests

OS Grid Reference: NZ055995

The forests of Rothbury cover a total area of 10,500 hectares. The main forests are at Kidland, Uswayford, Harbottle, Thrunton and Harwood. Overlooked by the majestic Cheviot Hills, these green oases include a thrilling mixture of terrain and features – and the many varied tree species, habitat and landscapes make for a more interesting all-round experience.

Enjoy!

Rothbury Forests
Rothbury National Park Centre
Tel: 01669 620887

Recreation Ranger
Tel: 01434 220242

www.forestry.gov.uk
www.coquetdale.com
www.visitrothbury.co.uk
www.northumberland-national-park.org.uk

Tourist Information Centres
Rothbury (seasonal)
Tel: 01669 620887
Email:
tic.rothbury@nnpa.org.uk

Wooler
Tel: 01668 282123
Email:
woolertic
@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk

Morpeth
Tel: 01670 500700
Email:
tourism@castlemorpeth.gov.uk

How to get there
Rothbury is located south-west of Alnwick, off the A697.

Transport
To plan your transport route call Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or visit www.travel-line.co.uk

Access Points and Car Parking
The main town centre car and coach park situated at Cowhaugh is only 100 yards or so from the town centre. The second car park, Beggars Rigg Car Park, is to the west end of Rothbury at Beggars Rigg – turn left just past the end of the 30mph speed limit zone.

TRAVEL GUIDE ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Facilities
Information, car parks, easy access, WC, refreshments, forest shop

Bike Hire
Black Sheep Bikes
Bike hire, sales and accessories
Burradon
Rothbury
Northumberland
Tel: 01669 631121
www.blacksheepbikes.co.uk

Map
OS Explorer OL 42
Kielder Water & Forest
£7.49 from all good bookshops
or call 0845 200 2712
ordnancesurvey.co.uk