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There are many beautiful and scenic walks in the natural and unspoiled countryside around Rothbury which is extremely well placed for walks, long or short.

For short walks, a stroll along the riverside and back into town may suit you. For longer walks we can spoil you with choice - Harwood Forest and Simonside Hills are on the doorstep, the Rothbury Terraces towards Thrunton Woods, and, of course, the magnificent Cheviot Hills are just 15 minutes drive away.

Try the following links for further information:

• Shepherds walks - The Premier walking site for all Northumberland.
  
• Walk Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide to walks in Northumberland + access information.
• Walking Britain - A National Walking site with some walks in Northumberland.
• LDWA - Northumbria - Long distance walks throughout North East England
• The Cheviots Challenge - Enter this 12 hour annual walking event on 27th August 2005 - in aid of the Northumberland National Park Search and Rescue Team.
• The Rothbury Forest's - The Forestry Commission promote walks in the forest's around Rothbury and the Coquet Valley, see link to their web site for more useful information.
• www.cheviotwalks.co.uk - Lots of walks plus other information.
• www.walknorthumbria.co.uk - Guided walking.
• Otterburn Ranges - (training area) Check firing times.
  
  Other walking information on this web site publications page

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Simonside (near Rothbury) has 3 fine crags, Simonside itself, Selby's Cove & Ravensheugh, whilst the northern scarps of the moors to the north of Rothbury have Thrunton, Coe and Callaly crags.

Further west are Sandy Crag, Linshiels, The Drakestone and South Yardhope. Northumberland is renowned for its bouldering, and there are many small crags on Simonside and the Rothbury Moors. Especially convenient are Gimmerknowe and Ship Rock, on the hillside above the western end of Rothbury, only 15 minutes walk from Rothbury centre.

• Northumberland Climbing Guide -The new definitive guide to Northumbrian climbing, entitled "Northumberland Climbing", is now in the shops! Lots of data on this site including weather reports and links.
• Pinnacles of Achievement - specialises in providing courses and training in outdoor activities, in particular Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Team Building.

You can cycle in peace on quiet roads, bridleways and tracks which make superb cycle routes and are a perfect way to explore one of the loveliest and most historic areas in Northern England.

Mountainbike Holidays are available from Northumberland Bike Breaks
Tel: +44 (0) 1669 621167
Web site: www.northumberlandbikebreaks.com

Information on cycle routes available at the Rothbury Tourist Information Centre

• Cycling in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
• Kielder Water Cycling
• Forestry Commission
• Reivers Cycle Route
• Pennine Cycleway
• Sustrans
• The C2C Web Site Cycling web site for Coast 2 Coast ride.

• Fishing in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
• Northumbrian Rivers - Fish in Northumberland's rivers and Kielder Water

Rothbury Golf Club has now opened a brand new club house in a new location offering stunning views of the Simonside Hills and Coquet valley.

This small, friendly, relaxed club offers an enjoyable challenge plus discount vouchers available when you stay at selected B and B's in the area. To visit the club's own website click on the golfer below!

• Golf in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
  
• Northumberland "Parsport" - For 12 Northumberland Courses, including Rothbury, available from Berwick Tourist Office at a cost of £44 for three days or £70 for 5 days during March - October.
  Tel. 01289 330733
  
  
• Alnwick Golf Club - Situated on mature parkland with an excellent layout and spectacular panoramic views of the Capability Brown designed local landscape.

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Art Classes
Learn or improve your skills at classes in acrylics, water colours, pastels, silk painting, sculpture and other crafts. Booking ahead recommended. For details of the classes dates/cost please click below.
Location: Coquetdale Art Centre. Telephone: 01669 621557
Link for details: http://www.coquetdale.org.uk

• Bird Watching in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
• Birdwatch Northumbria runs birdwatching tours for people who are not birdwatchers! Many people have an interest in birds, yet they rarely go out birdwatching. Often they think they don't have the knowledge to try it, or they feel intimidated when they go out by the seriousness of birdwatchers they meet. If you are such a person please click on the link and find out more information.

• Wildlife in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
• Northumberland National Park -

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• Ride Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide

• Inland Sailing in Northumberland - Comprehensive visitor guide
• Kielder Water - The largest man-made lake in Europe, with red squirrels, deer, rare birds and a haven for watersports, fishing, walking, and riding.
• Kielder Water Sailing Club - Racing & training for beginners and the experienced on one of the finest inland sailing waters in the country.

• Floodlit Tennis Courts in Rothbury
• To be announced.
  

• Large play area by the riverside at Rothbury bridge
• Play area at Cragside, Rothbury

• Rothbury swimming pool
• Many galleries & museums - see Attractions
• Wet n Wild (North Shields) - a tropical swimming paradise!
• Sea Life Centre (Tynemouth) - on the Northumberland Coast 45 min. drive.
• Newcastle City with it's superb Shopping Facilities (45 minutes drive). Here there is also the Discovery Museum (home now to the famous speedboat "Turbinia"), the new Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Centre For Life, Hancock Museum, Theatre, Multiplex Cinema's....
• Gateshead Metro Centre - one of the largest indoor shopping Centres in Europe! Facilities include, crèche, fun-fair, Multiplex Cinema, numerous eateries, and of course first class shopping.
• Barter Books - Alnwick, one of the biggest antiquarian bookstore's in the UK.