Stonehaugh Observatory & Green Bothy loop from Stonehaugh — Northumberland National Park

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Stonehaugh Observatory & Green Bothy loop from Stonehaugh — Northumberland National Park

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Stonehaugh Observatory & Green Bothy loop from Stonehaugh — Northumberland National Park

04:35

17.3km

170m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Northumberland National Park

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53 m

Wark Forest and Stonehaugh

Highlight • Trail

Looking for an easy stroll, hike or a run through forest covered mountains. Look no further, the tiny village of Stonehaugh and the surrounding area is great starting point for everyone. Walking or running in the forest is the perfect way to improve your health and explore some of England's most beautiful habitats.

With stunning viewpoints, sculpture trails and wildlife hides, to Nordic walking events, quiet riverside strolls and leg-stretching hikes, Stonehaugh and its vast forests are the perfect place for a woodland adventure for you and the family.

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276 m

Stonehaugh Observatory

Highlight • Rest Area

Stonehaugh enjoys some of the darkest skies in England so it's a fantastic place for Stargazing. Rural Northumberland has very low levels of light pollution which results in very dark skies.

This is why the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park have been designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

The International Dark Skies Association (IDA) has given the park its “Gold Tier” status - its very highest level of award.

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7.42 km

The Green Bothy, Wark Forest

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Theres a few bothy,s in the area but this is my favourite by far.. its well maintained and its in a great spot, also easily accessible by bike.. the only negative is that it can get busy, especially on weekends.. Check out my route for more photos..
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