Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Northumberland National Park

Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk

Difficulty
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Moderate
Duration
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3.5-5h
Distance
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13.4 km
Elevation
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437 m
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The Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk is a fun woodland adventure in Northumberland that will take you through a rugged bit of forest in order to traverse two hilltops. While out on the trail, you will pass through the atmospheric landscape of Thrunton Wood, before climbing uphill to the summits of Coe Crag and Long Crag. There is a bit of navigation required through the thick brush of the woodland terrain, but that is all part of the adventure!

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Route Description for Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk

If you aren’t overly concerned with taking in jaw-dropping views and are looking for a walking route that will allow you to relax in a peaceful woodland setting, then the Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk will be a great option for you top get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of Northumberland.

Setting out from the Thrunton Wood car park, you will head south along the road for a short distance, before branching off to the southwest in order to enter the dense cover of the forest. After winding between the trees and crossing over Cow Burn, you will exit the cover of the forest and climb uphill to traverse the summit of Coe Crag.

Once you have taken in the views, continue on to the west across the undulating terrain to traverse the summit of Long Crag, before heading downhill to the north. Here, you will re-enter the forest and revel in its natural beauty on the return to the car park where you began your adventure.

Getting to the Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk Trailhead

The trailhead for the Coe Crag and Long Crag Circular Walk can be found at the Thrunton Wood car park, located 10.8 km northeast of Rothbury.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground

    No

  • When to do

    March-October

  • Pets allowed

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage

    Average

  • Crowd Levels

    Moderate

  • Route Type

    Circuit

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