Activities at Thrunton Wood

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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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Things to do

Activities at Thrunton Wood

couple enjoying a picnic in a clearing within a forest

Picnics at Thrunton Wood

Walkers with their dog enjoying the view from top of hill

Walking trails at Thrunton Wood

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