Walk over the Simonside Hills The walk over the Simonside Hills is one of the most popular in Northumberland. It is easy walking to/from and along the ridge itself, picking your way between the sandstone exposed rocks. You can start the walk from Rothbury or closer to the ridge making it very straightforward. The Walk The Simonside Hills are a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
A walk from Rothbury Most visitors to Rothbury either walk along the River Coquet or head for the Simonside Hills. However this walk from Rothbury heads north through the woods to a pleasant area of open moorland capped by the unnamed trig point at Brae Head. The Walk Rothbury is a popular town midway between the coast and the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
