Climbing near Alnwick
Overview
Simonside (near Rothbury) has three fine crags, the northern scarps of the moors to the north of Rothbury offer brilliant climbing. Further west are Sandy Crag, Linshiels, The Drakestone and South Yardhope.
If it's wet, try the 1200sq m indoor climbing wall at Newcastle Climbing Centre or 200sq m Berghaus climbing wall.
see the Simonside North Face page, or the Northumberland crag list, on the UK Climbing website
What makes it special
- Brilliant climbing in the Northumberland National Park
- If wet, try one of the 2 climbing walls in Newcastle