Walk: Simonside Hills & Rothbury Forest (Northumbria National Park)

Walk: Simonside Hills & Rothbury Forest (Northumbria National Park)

Wild and remote route on the eastern edge of Northumbria National Park, with forest and moorland and a few tops along a generally elevated area, either 9 or 13 miles depending on weather and our mood.

EVENT NARRATIVE: This event is part of our Northumberland Easter Getaway for those attending as members of GO:Heart Of England
Northumberland Walking Getaway (Easter 2025), Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 12:30 PM | Meetup

Route Logistics:
CheckIn: 10:15, to walk promptly within 10-15 minutes or sooner if all visible are ready.
Distance: Either 9 miles which we can extend to visit the nearby Lordenshaw hillfort settlement, or 13 miles including an extension over Tosson Hill.
Start: Lordenshaw Car Park, NE61 4PU (W3W=armrests.fewest.yoga),(Gridref=NZ051983), which is down a lane off the B6342
Drive: 24 miles (45 mnutes) by car from Newbiggin Parkdean
Terrain: Remote open Hillside, Forest, and Moorland views.
Refreshments: Bring fluids & picnic lunch, and possibly a pub stop at the Gate Inn at Forestburn Gate after the walk.

RoadMap: [Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 405263,598792](https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=405263&y=598792&z=115&sv=405263,598792&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=818&ax=405263&ay=598792&lm=0)
Satellite: England - Google Maps

Bring: Waterproofs & Refreshments & Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather.
Guests: Under 16s & dogs (under control) may come as guests.
Emergency Contact: 078.13.73.76.23 though not available while driving or once walking. Today's walk/route leader is Paul W

SAFETY: As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety. You must be comfortable walking the specified distance in order to attend please.
DAYTRIPPERS: If not staying with the rest of the group, it is imperative to pass your contact details to the walk leader by 10/04/25 in the scenario that start place/time need to be altered at short notice.
RSVP COMMITMENT: Places are limited, so please only RSVP if you fully intend to participate. Withdrawals in the last 24 hours and no-shows are not permitted. This is aimed at preventing late decisions and changes.