Thorny Hill
Trig Point In Rothbury, Northumberland
The trig point sitting on top of Thorny Hill (185m) in Pauperhaugh near Rothbury.
Height - 185m // Bracket - S3699 // Postcode - NE65 7XP
This is the Thorny Hill trig point (185m) in Pauperhaugh near to Rothbury.
To bag the Thorny Hill trig point, park your car at the entrance to Throat Woods and then follow the road north until you get to a fingerpost just after the farm.
Then just follow the fence line west for just under 1km and then when you get to a gate, head into the field and double back on yourself until you reath another hedge line. Head south to the trig point.
The farmer is often out and is quite chatty with visitors. Also be aware that there is regularly cattle in the area.
Follow this map, or find it on OS Maps.
Thanks to Lorraine London for the information and photos.
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How To Find Thorny Hill Trig Point
Where Is Thorny Hill Trig Point?
Lat / Long
55.301302, -1.843501
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Where To Park For Thorny Hill Trig Point?
Lat / Long
55.299119, 55.299119
What three words
Space for up to 4 cars at the entrance to Throat Woods.
Contributed by Simon Hawkins
Thanks for checking out this place on the Fabulous North! I do enjoy a wander out in to the countryside trying to find hidden gems that not many people know about. You can't beat a rogue Pele tower up a remote hill or a mysterious stone circle or a stunning waterfall secluded in a forest.
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