River Alwin – View of Simonside Hills loop from Alwinton

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River Alwin – View of Simonside Hills loop from Alwinton

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River Alwin – View of Simonside Hills loop from Alwinton

06:55

24.7km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.46 km for 346 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9 m

Alwinton Car Park and Public Toilets

Highlight • Parking

£2 all day parking plus free toilets with access to routes all around

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160 m

Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic Pub in Alwinton. Been in the same family since 1904, and always very keen to welcome cyclists. Camping offered in the field adjacent the pub. Vegetarian Friendly.

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189 m

Alwinton Entrance, Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

Approximately ten miles to the northwest of Rothbury, at the point where the River Alwin joins the River Coquet lies the charming village of Alwinton. Alwinton is the last village …

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1.60 km

Clennell Hall

Highlight • Restaurant

Visited Clennell Hall yesterday as a starting point for a hike. I popped in to check it was okay to park and the staff were really friendly and helpful. There …

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4.20 km

River Alwin

Highlight • River

Walking the River Alwin route from Alwinton is a favourite route with walkers. It used to be one of many trackways in the border hills frequented in times past by …

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5.76 km

River Crossing in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

Try to cross barefoot, it can be cold though 😉

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22.2 km

View of Simonside Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A walk along the Simonside Hills is not be missed. The views are raw and dramatic and as a Special Area of Conservation, it teems with wildlife such as curlew, …

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23.2 km