Thropton

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Thropton
latitude= 55.314
longitude= -1.958
population =
shire_district= Alnwick
region= North East England
shire_county = Northumberland
constituency_westminster= Berwick-upon-Tweed
post_town= MORPETH
postcode_district = NE65
postcode_area= NE
dial_code= 01669
os_grid_reference= NU027023

Thropton is a small settlement in Northumberland, England. Thropton is a small village which exists about 2 miles west of Rothbury along the valley of the Coquet river. There is a haugh to the south of the village, and imposing views of Simonside, a long low crag south of the Coquet that runs between Rothbury and Thropton.

Amenities

There is a sub post office with a small village shop selling amongst other things,fresh fruit and vegetables. Local people get most of their provisions from Rothbury or further afield.
It has two decent pubs, the Cross Keys and the Three Wheat Heads. The Three Wheat Heads is a 300 year old Coaching Inn.

Transport Links

Thropton is the terminus for the 516 Thropton - Rothbury - Morpeth - Newcastle bus which is a lifeline to the rural community. It is currently operated by Northumbria Coaches.