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Join us on a post Christmas walk to learn about the stories & myths connected with the ‘Drake Stone’ and the castle that dominates the area.Hear about the stories & myths connected with the ‘Drake Stone’ & the castle that dominates the area. The walk leaves the Forestry car park & heads south west through the wood to the ‘Drake Stone’ & on to Harbottle Lake & north & east to the road towards Alwinton. Before the church we turn right off this road towards the Lime Kiln & Park House. There are wonderful views from here of the Drake Stone & Harbottle Castle. We then take the footbridge & continue through Harbottle Village with the castle on our right back to the car park.
Dress for changeable weather and wear suitable footwear. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink for the break.
Dogs are not permitted at this event.
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 5 miles
Category: Mod 3
Find more information to ensure this walk is right for you on our Walking Checklist page here.
Under 16’s free with accompanying paying adult.
Why not take advantage of our group discount, and arrange to travel to the startpoint in one vehicle?
2 Adults (with up to 3 Children in 1 Car)
Meeting place/walk start point: Harbottle Forestry Commission Car Park
Postcode: NE65 7BQ
Grid Ref: NT 926 049
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From Rothbury take the B6381 west through Thropton. At ‘Flotterton’ take the right signed ‘Alwinton’. Harbottle is about 5 miles. The car park is in the woods on the left about 0.3 miles after the village.
Parking Charges May Apply.
For those wishing to use GPS/Sat-Nav to find walk start points please note that, particularly in open-country, postcodes cover a large area, so, whilst the postcode will get you to the right general area, you will still need to follow the detailed directions to locate the actual Walk Start Point.
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Harbottle Forestry Car Park, Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
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