Rothbury Carriageway Short Walk, Northumberland ©
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This is a short 3 mile version of the 5 mile complete Rothbury Carriageway Circular at
This short walk is a 2.8 mile leisurely circular route from Rothbury Town Centre along part of the Carriageway track which Lord Armstrong had made so that he could drive his carriage around his estate. The route includes a twisting section of carriage track with look outs with fine views of Rothbury and across the Coquet Valley.
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Places to see in ( Rothbury - UK )
Places to see in ( Rothbury - UK )
Rothbury is a town and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is located on the River Coquet, 13.5 miles northwest of Morpeth and 26 miles north-northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. At the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001, Rothbury had a population of 1,740, increasing to 2,107 at the 2011 Census.
Rothbury emerged as a relatively important town in the historic district of Coquetdale because of its situation at a crossroads over a ford along the River Coquet. Turnpike roads leading to Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth allowed for an influx of families and the enlargement of the settlement during the Middle Ages. Rothbury was chartered as a market town in 1291, and became a centre for dealing in cattle and wool for the surrounding villages well into the Early Modern Period.
Today, the town is used as a staging point for recreational walking. Landmarks in and around Rothbury include the Victorian era mansion Cragside, the Simonside Hills and Northumberland National Park. In July 2010, Rothbury was the centre of a high-profile police manhunt.
The first mention of Rothbury, according to a local history, was in around the year 1100, as Routhebiria, or Routha's town (Hrotha, according to Beckensall). Fragments from an Anglo-Saxon cross, believed to be 8th century, are the only surviving relics pre-dating the Norman conquest. They are now in the town church and the University of Newcastle Museum.
Rothbury's Anglican parish church building – All Saints' Church – dates from circa 1850, largely replacing but in parts incorporating the fabric of a former Saxon edifice, including the chancel, the east wall of the south transept and the chancel arch. The church has a font with a stem or pedestal using a section of the Anglo-Saxon cross shaft, showing what is reputed to be the earliest carved representation in Great Britain of the Ascension of Christ.
The Anglo-Saxon cross is not to be confused with the market cross near the church, the current version of which was erected in 1902 and is known as St Armstrong's Cross as it was paid for by Lady Armstrong, widow of Lord Armstrong of Cragside. Until 1965, Rothbury was the location of a racecourse, which staged only one meeting per year, in April. Half a mile to the south, Whitton Tower is an exceptionally well-preserved 14th century pele tower.
Lordenshaw Hill has the largest concentration of rock carvings in Northumberland. Over 100 panels have been recorded on the hill, the adjacent Whitton Burn and Garleigh Moor, in an area which covers less than 620 acres. The carved panels range from single cup-marked boulders to complex panels. There are many other interesting archaeological sites in this area, including a ditched Iron Age enclosure and an Early Bronze Age cairn.
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Treadmill Virtual Run 85: Rothbury and Thropton, Northumberland, UK
Join me on my treadmill virtual run around Rothbury and Thropton enjoying the Autumn (Fall) leaves!
We will see:
0:07 River Coquet
0:10 Beggars Rigg Picket Area
2:59 Rothbury Park
3:00 Rothbury Park
6:15 Rothbury Stepping Stones
6:48 Rothbury Mart
7:20 Station Road
9:00 Bridge Street
10:55 Rothbury First School
14:19 Front Street
16:32 Confused lamppost
19:20 All Saints
30:06 Footbridge over the Coquet River
38:20 Recent erosion of river bank
44:06 Thropton village
49:49 Simonside Hills in distance
Number of other runners/joggers spotted: 2
Distance: 12.3 km
Treadmill website:
Other Stuff:
Riverside Rothbury Caravan Park In Northumberland Aerial Video
This Is drone footage of the beautiful Riverside Rothbury
Holiday Park in Northumberland giving an aerial perspective of this fabulous part of the country.
Rothbury stepping stones
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The stepping stones at Rothbury as the river Coquet starts rising.
Rothbury Boxing Day 2015 - Coquet in flood
Northumberland Rothbury Coquet Flooding 2015
Rothbury in the Fall
Rothbury in the Fall was inspired by Uwe Kruger's amazing song, Carolina in the Fall. I changed some of the tune, and wrote (mostly) new lyrics. The song is autobiographical, and, indeed, I have never felt at home before I came to Rothbury. In the valley of the Coquet/Folks have opened up the door,/ and for the first time in my life/I'm not a stranger any more. Thanks to all the wonderful people of Rothbury, I have found my place. This was the first performance of Rothbury in the Fall; I was on the verge of breaking up with emotion. From the Queen's Head Concert, Rothbury, Nov. 7 2015.
Rothbury Terraces
A great walk with extensive views.of the Cheviots, Coquet Valley and Simonside!
Rothbury
A look at bygone Rothbury
Nordic Walking - Rothbury
A quick chat before Saturday's Nordic Walking training session in Rothbury, Northumberland.
Rothbury
Rothbury Walk July 2012
Rothbury and Cartington Castle, Northumberland ©
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This is a 6.3 mile moderate walk out of Rothbury town centre, around Lord Armstrong's carriageway and up to the ruined 12th century Cartington Castle. From here we return along part of the Sandstone Way, through Primrose Woods and across the heather moors into the town centre. The path involved a steep ascent up to the castle and some gnarly bits of path on the outskirts of Rothbury which may not be suitable for young children.
Rothbury has all the facilities of a small town and is accessible by car and by bus.
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Wherever you go stay safe, check the weather, plan ahead, let people know where you are going and follow the countryside or access codes.
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Rothbury. Northumberland. Summer 2019.
Some video from a visit we made to Rothbury this summer. It's a lovely little market town and well worth a visit if you're in the area. We usually pop into the Sun tearooms for lunch while there.
The original Rothbury Heritage Trail
A short stroll around Rothbury, Northumberland that may be of interest to the casual visitor or those who live there.
A Then and Now comparison:
Or check rothbury.co.uk for more details.and free downloads
First look at the Shepherds Walks new home in Rothbury.
Quick look around Shepherds Walks new home. Still very much work in progress, but all graphics in place.
Drakestone Cottage - Harbottle - near Rothbury and Alwinton - Northumberland National Park
Drakestone Cottage in Harbottle near Rothbury in the Northumberland National Park is a 4* VisitEngland dog-friendly self-catering holiday cottage. It sleeps up to 4 guests and welcomes 2 dogs: karenskottages.co.uk.
Harbottle is a pretty village in rural Northumberland with lots of lovely walks from the doorstep of the cottage. Here you will find River Coquet, one of the cleanest rivers in England, Harbottle Castle ruins, the Drake Stone, Harbottle Lake and Woodland, a village hall and a local pub, The Star Inn. National cycling route 68, The Pennine Cycleway runs through the village as does the the long-distance mountain bike route The Sandstone Way.
There is an annual Harbottle Show in September and over the summer months there are several events in nearby Alwinton, including Cheviot Challenge, Alwinton Round Challenge and the Naughty Northumbrian.
Cartington Castle near Rothbury, Northumberland, England.
My visit to Cartington Castle, a Fortified, Manor House in Northumberland.
Special thanks to Richard for allowing me the oportunity to visit these ruins which are on land owned by the adjoining farm.
Cartington Castle is a ruinous, Grade I, partly restored medieval English castle in the village of Cartington, 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Rothbury in the county of Northumberland
The building in ruins includes 14th century tower, extended to included a great hall, and probably a tower-defended courtyard, by John Cartington in 1441/2 when he was granted a licence to crenellate his home. The original Tower of Kartyngton mentioned in the 1415 survey was owned by John Cartington and is presumably the tower at the NE corner of the court but there was another tower of uncertain date which once projected southwards from the SW corner of the court.
In 1541 the castle was described as being a good fortress of two towers and other strong stone houses of the inheritance of Sir Cuthbert Radcliffe and kept in good repair. In 1601 Sir Francis Radcliffe gave it to his son in law Roger Widdrington. Alterations made by Widdrington were noted by a visitor in 1617 noted that the buildings, orchard and garden covered three acres. Having passed through a number of ownerships the Castle was sold to Sir William Armstrong in 1883.
The site was partly excavated in 1888-9. The remains of the castle are situated upon the end of a north- south ridge of pasture and arable land. the walls of the north east tower are fallen above first floor level except at the south west corner, while those of the north wing are likewise demolished to first floor level except over the buttress and along the south side, where they still stand to third floor level at the east end.
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Rothbury Floods 2
Snitter to Thropton Road blocked. At the height of the flood on Sat evening Snitter was cut off with all roads in all directions flooded.