Trail Running Planet · Northumberland · Simonside Hills
Simonside and Dove Crag Circular
You get proper crag-top views over the Cheviots and the coast for a genuinely modest amount of climbing, which makes this one of the best value short routes in the county.
Distance
8.4 km
Ascent
274 m
Descent
272 m
Max elevation
427 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 10m – 1h 35m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
NE61 4PU
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A short 8.4km loop from Lordenshaws taking in the sandstone tops of Simonside and Dove Crag, with 103m of climbing and some of the best views in Northumberland for very little effort.
Hazards & notes
Sandstone crag tops get slippery when wet, and the open moor offers little shelter in wind or rain. Managed grouse moor nearby may mean seasonal access restrictions between August and December.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/northumberland/simonside-hills/simonside-and-dove-crag-circular
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