A gentle stroll around the Old Carriageways of the Cragside Estate starting at Rothbury afforded several good views of the Simonside Hills and surrounding countryside. First off a nice cup of coffee at one of the several tea/coffee shops along with several early motorcyclists.
The route was very moderate with easy paths to find and walk on. Climbing out of the valley and Rothbury was possibly the most difficult part after that it was easy walking. We passed the entrance way into Cragside House which is a significant National Trust property with a very interesting history.
