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If you're looking for an easy dog and pushchair friendly family day out in North East England, I can highly recommend the Riverside Walk in Rothbury, Northumberland. Parking is FREE, there are public loos nearby, the river banks are filled with wildlife and there are lots of picnic tables and benches along the way plus a newly refurbished play park which is especially suited to toddlers and Under 10s.
Parking in Rothbury town centre is easy and free and the riverside walk is just 1 minute from the town centre. Alternatively, Haugh car park and Beggars Rig car park are both along the river and a short walk into town (they're both free too). Click on the map below to enlarge - it shows the location of the car parks and Rothbury Park.
- Cowhaugh / Haugh Car Park Postcode: NE65 7QR (90 spaces)
- Beggars Rigg Car Park Postcode: NE65 7TS (50 spaces)
Public transport is available - catch a bus to Rothbury Town Centre and walk down to the river (use the map below as a guide).
The walk along the river bank is pushchair and wheelchair friendly and there's a fantastic enclosed playground just down from the town centre. I have lovely memories of bringing my own children here when they were tots and it looks ideal for under 10s.
Thank you so much to Laura who follows my blog and sent these photos of the refurbished park - they look brilliant!
The walk along the river is SO peaceful. I can't explain how beautiful it is to walk along, listening to the river flow, the birds sing and spot various flowers and wildlife along the way.
The walk along the river is easy/flat and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Sadly, it is not a circular route due to lack of bridges! You can walk as far / little as you like before turning around and walking back. We usually walk for around 1-2 miles each way.
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| Credit Laura Dixon |
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| Credit Laura Dixon |
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| Credit Laura Dixon |
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| Credit Laura Dixon |
The walk along the river is SO peaceful. I can't explain how beautiful it is to walk along, listening to the river flow, the birds sing and spot various flowers and wildlife along the way.
The walk along the river is easy/flat and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Sadly, it is not a circular route due to lack of bridges! You can walk as far / little as you like before turning around and walking back. We usually walk for around 1-2 miles each way.
Public toilets are currently open on Bridge Street with a one in, one out policy.
There are various seats and picnic tables along the river bank where you can stop and take in the beautiful views. You can even bring a BBQ here.
One of the best things about this walk is you can admire all of the gorgeous houses which line the route. I swear a few of them looked like they'd just stepped out of Grand Designs with their modern floor to ceiling windows making the most of those countryside views.
I'm pretty sure this is Hagrid's house.....
The route is not a circular one and it is around 1.49 miles in length in total but you can stop and turn around at any time. It's nice and easy for little ones but obviously, make sure they're supervised at all times.
You can get right down by the river under the main bridge into town and practice your stone skimming skills.
After our walk, we popped into Rothbury town centre where you'll find a handful of galleries and independent shops. I highly recommend paying Rothbury Butchers a visit - we bought a couple of lovely steaks from here and the service was so friendly.
Just like that, our morning in Rothbury was over. We had such a lovely day and if you're looking for an easy stroll in peaceful surroundings or somewhere to take the kids for a walk, play and picnic, Rothbury is a good bet. It's just up the road from Cragside too if you fancy combining the two.
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There are various seats and picnic tables along the river bank where you can stop and take in the beautiful views. You can even bring a BBQ here.
One of the best things about this walk is you can admire all of the gorgeous houses which line the route. I swear a few of them looked like they'd just stepped out of Grand Designs with their modern floor to ceiling windows making the most of those countryside views.
I'm pretty sure this is Hagrid's house.....
The route is not a circular one and it is around 1.49 miles in length in total but you can stop and turn around at any time. It's nice and easy for little ones but obviously, make sure they're supervised at all times.
You can get right down by the river under the main bridge into town and practice your stone skimming skills.
After our walk, we popped into Rothbury town centre where you'll find a handful of galleries and independent shops. I highly recommend paying Rothbury Butchers a visit - we bought a couple of lovely steaks from here and the service was so friendly.
Just like that, our morning in Rothbury was over. We had such a lovely day and if you're looking for an easy stroll in peaceful surroundings or somewhere to take the kids for a walk, play and picnic, Rothbury is a good bet. It's just up the road from Cragside too if you fancy combining the two.
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Let me know if you fancy a trip to Rothbury this year.
I love Rothbury, I haven't been for a couple of years though. It looks like you had a lovely time x
ReplyDeleteYour little ones are at a perfect age for the park now x
DeleteThe views are gorgeous! We've passed through Rothbury once but never stopped so I'll have to add it to my potter list - love anywhere that has nice walks and good food!
ReplyDeleteAh you definitely need to stop next time you're in the area x
DeleteI'd of never thought of Rothbury for somewhere to go for a nice walk - not sure why because it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLaura x
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