View from Dove Crag – Simonside Crag loop from Hollinghill

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View from Dove Crag – Simonside Crag loop from Hollinghill

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View from Dove Crag – Simonside Crag loop from Hollinghill

01:36

13.2km

250m

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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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1.13 km

Coquet Cairn

Highlight • Summit

Walking this part of the St Oswald's Way to Rothbury and soon the landscape changes. Walking steadily uphill through open moor one passes the Iron Age fort to reach this highlight, which is the highest point with excellent views.

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6.38 km

Dove Crag summit

Highlight • Summit

great views on a clear day

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6.44 km

View from Dove Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dove Crag is one of a series of crags along the Simonside Hills. The Crag was formed 15,000 years ago when ice half-a-mile (1 km) thick carved through the landscape. From the crag, you are afforded spellbinding views over Northumberland.

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7.28 km

Old Stell Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful little crag with lots of interesting rock formations. Best seen early summer when it’s covered in purple heather.

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7.68 km

Simonside Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great outcrop of rocks with views over Rothbury behind.

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8.00 km

Simonside Crag

Highlight • Climb

Not too difficult if you're going up from the east, the route is made up of stone steps but sturdy boots are still recommended. Once you reach the top it …

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8.02 km

Simonside Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Simonside is a 429m (1400ft) summit perched atop the untamed wilderness of the Northumberland National Park. It boasts a rugged ridge that commands sensational views of the Cheviot Hills to …

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