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Thropton

Built-up area in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.314, -1.955
OS grid ref:NU 02 02
Population:458
Dialling code: 01669 (Rothbury)

Thropton is a small village in Northumberland, England, tucked into the green valley of Coquetdale beside the River Coquet. It sits under the shadow of the rocky Simonside Hills and is close to the market town of Rothbury, making it a quiet gateway for walkers and anyone exploring the Northumbrian uplands.

The village retains a largely agricultural character with hill‑farming still important to the local economy, but tourism and outdoor recreation are significant too; visitors are drawn by walking, birdwatching and the rugged local scenery. Social life centres on a village pub and small community amenities, and many of the houses and lanes reflect the area's stone‑built, historic feel, giving Thropton a close‑knit, rural charm.

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Transport links

  • Airport Newcastle International Airport 21.7 miles35 km
  • Airport Durham Tees Valley Airport 59.4 miles95.6 km
  • Railway station Acklington Railway Station 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Railway station Alnmouth Railway Station 13.6 miles22 km

Local points of interest

  • Cragside Estate 3 miles4.8 km
  • Biddlestone Hall Estate 5 miles8.1 km
  • Roddam Estate 10.6 miles17 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
  • Cockle Park Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Lilburn Tower Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Newminster Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Bluebell Wood Forest 14.6 miles23.4 km
  • Warkworth Harbour Harbour 15.3 miles24.7 km
  • Fowberry Tower Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • The Cheviot Hills Hill 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Longhoughton Beach Beach 16.7 miles26.8 km

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