Thropton

A short walk above the village of Thropton with splendid views over Simonside, the River Coquet and the Cheviot Hills.

A bridge in time, saving the hills and modern day rustling.

Long steepish ascent. Strong footwear recommended. Park on Thropton main street NU026024

Please respect this ancient landscape and leave the stones as you find them. To protect wildlife and farm animals, please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Thank you.

Time: 3 – 3.5hrs
Distance: 3.23 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Ascent: 180m
Terrain: Track and grass paths

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Audio stories

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Ian and Anne Webb explain some historical errors and how trading took place up the valley.
Bob Burston recalls the campaign against nuclear waste dumping in the Cheviot Hills.
John Murray farmed at Cartington. He explains the importance of sheep being hefted to the land.
Rosalind Murray introduces an innovation to lambing time.
Clare Packer remembers a bad day on the farm.
Ken Howey recalls happy days spent in their holiday cottage above Lorbottle.
Peter Dawson describes how his grandmother Lil and her friend Elsie travelled to the local dances.