Rothbury (MBUK 306)

Go north over the footbridge, then turn right and follow the river past Thrum Mill to the B6344. Go left on the road, then right at the T-junction (signed Alnwick) to join the B6341. Follow this road for 2km, passing between the lakes and heading uphill, then turn left by the (Forestry Commission) sign for Debdon.

Follow the track through the wood and on to Rothbury Moor, keeping left at the forks. At Primrose Cottage, bear right along the edge of the wood. Follow this bridleway around the wood, through some gates. Continue straight ahead, signed to Thropton.

Follow this track, called the Carriage Drive, around the moor, keeping left as it comes back around to Rothbury below you. Drop downhill, past the radar mast and through a gate into the woods. After a short climb the trail starts descending again.

As the trail twists around, look out for a bridleway on your right. Join this for a steep and tricky singletrack descent. Go right on the road at the bottom and follow it downhill. Go left at the T-junction and then right on the B6341, opposite Rothbury House.

Turn left into the Beggars Rigg picnic spot and keep left to join the riverside path back into Rothbury. Cross the footbridge from before to return to the car park.


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