Skip to content

Table of contents

About Alwinton

Alwinton sits in remote Coquet Dale, deep in the Cheviot Hills near the Scottish border. Reach it via the B6341 from the A697, a scenic route through Northumberland National Park that climbs steadily from Rothbury. The village marks the end of the road before wild moorland takes over, making it popular with walkers heading into the border country. Each October, Alwinton hosts the traditional Border Shepherds' Show, featuring dog trials and tup competitions.

Where is Alwinton on the map?

Alwinton is in England, at 55.351, -2.126 - about 16 km west of Rothbury.

How far is Alwinton from where I am?

Use your device location to see the distance to Alwinton, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.

Find hotels in Alwinton

Rent a car near Alwinton

Play a pub crawl round in Alwinton

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Alwinton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Alwinton9 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Harbottle2 mi 5 minHeigh3 mi 15 minSharperton4 mi 5 minBiddlestone, Northumberland4 mi 10 minHolystone6 mi 10 minNetherton6 mi 15 minFlotterton7 mi 10 minScrainwood7 mi 15 minAlnham8 mi 20 minHepple8 mi 15 minYetlington8 mi 20 minThropton9 mi 15 minPrendwick9 mi 20 minLorbottle9 mi 20 minSnitter10 mi 15 min

Nearby essentials

What is the closest airport to Alwinton?

The closest airport to Alwinton is Newcastle International Airport, 62 km (about 1 h 13 min by car).

Share Route

Save for offline?

We'll download this route and its map area so it works without a connection. This can take a moment -- you can keep using the app while it finishes.