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Simonside Car Park – Viewpoint on Simonside Hills loop from Whitton and Tosson

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Simonside Car Park – Viewpoint on Simonside Hills loop from Whitton and Tosson

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Simonside Car Park – Viewpoint on Simonside Hills loop from Whitton and Tosson

01:34

5.43km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33 m

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

bigger car park than Lordenshaw to park in and a lovely walk out of the woods up to the crags

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518 m

Storm-Damaged Forest Path in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

Strongly do not advise this route until the paths have been cleared
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2.54 km

Duke's Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely tribute to a local legend.

Tip by

2.81 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Highlight • Trail

The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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5.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

144 m

122 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

122 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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19 %

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Simonside Car Park – Viewpoint on Simonside Hills loop from Whitton and Tosson

Simonside Car Park

Storm-Damaged Forest Path in Northumberland National Park

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

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