Maroon walk
Bring your camera for this walk. Escape into serenity with sweeping views of the Northumbrian landscape before finding Slipper lake, a peaceful waterscape that's a haven for dragonflies. Relax on one of the benches or enjoy a picnic before heading uphill to reveal sweeping views of the Coquetdale valley, the village of Rothbury, and in the far distance the Cheviot Hills and Scottish border
Start:
Crozier car park, grid ref: NU076016
1
Start at Crozier car park. Follow the maroon waymarks and head towards trim trail 1. Follow the path round to where to trees clear to unveil views of the Simonside hills
2
Walk past some of the interesting rock formations until you reach Slipper lake, a haven for dragonflies. The walk follows the lake round, and passes some of the vision of science trail, stone posts carved with science and engineering-related quotes
3
Climb the stone steps. At the top, turn right and enjoy marvellous views of Rothbury, the Coquetdale valley, Simonside hills, and Cheviot Hills in the very distance on the right
4
Follow the waymarked path back to trim trail 1 and return to Crozier car park
End:
Crozier car park, grid ref: NU076016
