Inspiration Walk, Cragside
Delve into the mind of the Victorian engineer William Armstrong on this circular walk through the heart of Cragside. Starting with a stroll between the trees and past rock formations to Slipper Lake, the trail continues past stone posts engraved with Armstrong's inspirational quotes. After climbing stone steps, the walk culminates with breath-taking views across the rolling hills of Northumberland and beyond.
Follow the waymarkers
Pink waymarkers will show you the way on this walk.
Total steps: 4
Total steps: 4
Start point
Crozier car park, Carriage Drive, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7XJ. Grid ref: NU076016
Step 1
From the car park, head south and then turn left onto Crozier Drive. Follow this around until you reach Slipper Lake on your right.
Step 2
Walk past the lake and turn right at the fork to follow the edge of the water.
Step 3
Climb the stone steps all the way to the top.
Step 4
Turn right on the track and then left to follow waymarkers back to the car park and the end of the trail.
End point
Crozier car park, Carriage Drive, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7XJ. Grid ref: NU076016
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