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December 21, 2022
Hiking
The old Rothbury branch line opened in 1870 and carried steam trains from the junction at Scots' Gap to growing Rothbury. It closed in 1966.
The old trail is a nice easy walk and part of it is used in the waymarked Wannie Line Walk.
The old trail is a nice easy walk and part of it is used in the waymarked Wannie Line Walk.
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