Coquetdale • Northumberland National Park

An area packed with iconic sights and ancient mystery

Here you will find picturesque Harbottle with its ruined castle and the beautiful village of Alwinton. Discover mysterious rock art at Lordenshaws and the wild, open views of the Simonside Hills.

More places to visit

Tosson Tower / Woodhouses Bastle

Fine examples of fortified buildings designed to keep out raiders over the ages.
Simonside

These spectacular hills teem with wildlife including curlew, red grouse and wild goats.
Lordenshaws

Remains of an Iron Age hillfort and Bronze Age burial mounds await you.
Rothbury

Lovely town is a great springboard for all kinds of adventures within the Park.
Holystone / Lady's Well

A beautiful Northumbrian village with an atmospheric little pool.
Harbottle

Walk up to the magical Drake Stone and visit the 12th-century castle remains.
Alwinton

A great starting point for the Border Ridge with fantastic horse riding and mountain biking routes.
Clennell Street

Walk on an ancient cross-border track that linked Morpeth with Kelso.
Tosson Lime Kiln

A short distance from Great Tosson is Tosson lime kiln designed by architect George Reavell.

Andrew Miller

Mountain Rescue

I love fell running and there’s nowhere better than a run out from Upper Coquetdale and along the border ridge, taking in Beefstand Hill and Windy Gyle. The views are incredible and you’ve a good chance to see some Cheviot wild goats or a raven overhead and afterwards a rewarding pint at the Rose & Thistle in Alwinton.....heaven!