Thrunton Wood

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Visitor information

How to find us

Sat Nav Postcode:

NE66 4SQ

Rothbury , Northumberland

By Car

Thrunton is signposted from the A697, Newcastle to Coldstream road.

By Public Transport

There is no bus service to Thrunton Wood. However, a service runs every two hours from Alnwick to Wooler (number 473, IDM Travel) that stops in Whittingham, approximately 1.5 miles (2km) north of the wood. Access to the wood is on foot via ‘Whittingham Lane’.

OS Grid Ref

NU085097

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Forests of Rothbury, view from top of Simonside — Photo credit: Mark Savage

Thrunton Wood

Thrunton Wood provides wild views from the top of lofty crags in this inspiring corner of Northumberland

Thrunton Wood is planted on and around two steep escarpments of sandstone – Thrunton Crag in the north, and Long Crag /Coe Crag to the south. These lofty crags provide spectacular viewpoints from which to admire the Northumbrian scenery.

Two exhilarating walks allow you to explore the miles of trails as they wind through the maturing forest and across open moorland.

Mountain biking and horse riding are welcome in this wood.

At a glance

Forest fire risk - Never light a BBQ, campfire or stove in the forest.

Forest is now fully open

20/07/2023 23:00

Things to do

Picnics at Thrunton Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Thrunton Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our...

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Walking trails at Thrunton Wood

Explore Thrunton Wood on two waymarked trails, both starting from the main car park. The Crag Top Walk (1 mile) is the shortest route, while the Castle Hill Walk (5 miles) is a...

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Nearby forests

Forests of Rothbury

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Swarland Wood

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Harwood

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Simonside

The Simonside Hills lie within Northumberland National Park on the northern-most edge of Harwood forest and have beckoned walkers for years because of their wild and rugged beauty...

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