Rothbury to Cragside Estate Walk

At a Glance

Distance

8.0 km (5.0 miles)

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

3 hr

Walk Type

River, Forest, Historic

Route Type

Out and Back

Off Lead Potential

Low

Livestock Risk

Low

Facilities

Full pubs, cafes, shops and toilets in Rothbury village; cafe, restaurant and toilets at Cragside Visitor Centre.

Parking

Free Northumberland Council car park at Cowhaugh, Rothbury (around 80 spaces); admission charge applies if you continue into Cragside estate parking.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Rothbury to Cragside Estate Walk dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome throughout this route, which earns a 7/10 dog friendly rating. The walk takes you from Rothbury village along the River Coquet through Hag Wood and into the National Trust's Cragside Estate, so your dog gets a nice mix of riverside rambling and woodland trails.

• Can dogs be off lead at Rothbury to Cragside Estate Walk?

  The riverside section along the Coquet is fine for dogs off lead, which makes for a lovely stretch of the walk. However, once you enter the Cragside Estate, National Trust rules require dogs to be on lead at all times across the entire 1,000-acre property and its 40 miles of footpaths, so pack your lead.

• What should I know before visiting Rothbury to Cragside Estate Walk with my dog?

  The route starts at the free Cowhaugh car park in Rothbury, which has around 80 spaces, and passes through varied terrain including village pavement, riverside grass, a tarmac back lane and gravel woodland trails on the estate. Bear in mind that Cragside normally charges admission and dogs are not permitted inside the house itself. You'll find pubs, cafes and toilets in Rothbury, and there's also a cafe and toilets at the Cragside Visitor Centre if you need a mid-walk stop.

Cowhaugh car park, Rothbury

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