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Stunning views, open trails and red squirrels - visit Harwood for your next forest adventure!
Harwood is a large conifer forest located to the south of Simonside Hills in Rothubury. Lying within the Northumberland National Park, it provides visitors with access to a network of public footpaths, ranging from popular open paths to quiet trails through the forest.
Harwood is also one of the red squirrel reserves in the north of England, so keep your eyes peeled for this rare species!
The nearest car park is located at Simonside, which is 2km north of the forest.
At a glance
- Walking trails
Activities at Harwood
Walking at Harwood
Forests of Rothbury
Discover the five sites within the Forests of Rothbury, offering beautiful forest walks, spectacular views and archaeological sites.
