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Rothbury is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, on the River Coquet. It is 14 miles (22.5 km) north-west of Morpeth and 26 miles (42 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,107.
Rothbury is at the heart of Northumberland’s countryside. This traditional market town is a peaceful and picturesque haven, which is built of the same mellow sandstone as the rolling hills that surround it.
Mar 25, 2024 · Rothbury is one of Northumberland’s loveliest towns. There’s a lively main street, a range of great restaurants, and a year-round calendar of activities. If you want a taste of Northumbrian town life mixed with rural adventure, this is the place to come to.
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Here we explore the small town of Rothbury and trace the course of the River Coquet firstly downstream into its lower valley and then upstream into the upland valley of Coquetdale to the west of Rothbury. It is a beautiful valley along its entire course with a rich associated history.
Known locally as the Capital of Coquetdale, the traditional Northumbrian village of Rothbury is built on a sandstone hillside. It offers an excellent range of shops, with many art galleries, tea rooms, cafes and pubs.
N estled in the heart of the Coquet Valley, Rothbury is a close-knit community, a popular tourist destination and the "Capital of Coquetdale". To the south are the Simonside Hills and the ancient Lordenshaws, with Lord Armstrong's Cragside to the north.
