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3About Thropton
Thropton is a small Northumberland village three kilometres from Rothbury, reached via the B6341 from the A696. Most visitors drive up from Newcastle, about 50 kilometres south, whilst locals use quiet country lanes connecting to nearby settlements like Snitter and Flotterton. Around 14 fast EV chargers serve the area. The village name comes from Norse meaning "settlement by the thorn trees," and you can still spot ancient thorns growing along the old stone field boundaries.
Where is Thropton on the map?
Thropton is in England, at 55.315, -1.958 - about 3 km west of Rothbury.
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EV Chargers in Thropton
- Amble, Morpeth50 kW
- County Hall, Morpeth50 kW
- Fairmoor, Morpeth50 kW
- Front car park, Morpeth50 kW
- Stanley Terrace, Morpeth50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Thropton
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Thropton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Thropton?
The closest airport to Thropton is Newcastle International Airport, 49 km (about 1 h 2 min by car).