Tosson Tower
A short field walk to a proper ruined tower with the Simonside hills behind. A quick tick on the way to or from a Simonside walk.
The short answer
Tosson Tower is in Great Tosson. It's privately owned and free to wander round. Free access; no set hours published.
What you actually see
The ruins of a 15th century tower house in the hamlet of Great Tosson, below the Simonside hills near Rothbury. It sits on private farmland, with a permissive path listed by the National Park.
Tips before you go
Tosson limekiln, built in 1888 for Lord Armstrong's Cragside estate, is just up the lane if you fancy a second stop.
Where Tosson Tower is
Great Tosson. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
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Events at Tosson Tower
- Nothing listed at Tosson Tower in The Northumbrian Almanac right now. It is refreshed every week.
Questions people ask about Tosson Tower
How much does it cost to visit Tosson Tower?
Free.
When is Tosson Tower open?
Free access; no set hours published.
Is Tosson Tower good for kids?
A short field walk to a proper ruined tower with the Simonside hills behind. A quick tick on the way to or from a Simonside walk. Time needed: 20 minutes.
Is there parking at Tosson Tower?
Car park at Tosson Tower Farm, then a 50 metre permissive path across a field.
Is Tosson Tower worth visiting on a rainy day?
Not really. Most of it is outdoors, so save it for a dry day.
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