This extensive area of gorge and river scenery, signposted off the A69 east of Bardon Mill. and managed by The National Trust, includes the 41-hectare (101-acre) Staward Peel Site of Special Scientific Interest. Allen Banks has miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods where you may even spot a red squirrel if you're lucky. Look out too for the remains of a medieval pele tower and a reconstructed Victorian summerhouse. All within North Pennines AONB.
The Cramel Linn Waterfall, near Gilsland, is situated about a mile and a half up the River Irthing from the Popping Stone. You can enjoy a pleasant walk along the river or it would be a splendid place for a summer picnic or wild winter trek.
Isaac's Tea Trail has been described as England's last great undiscovered wilderness trek. The trail runs over 36 miles and is mainly in Northumberland and entirely within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Following in Isaac's footsteps is a great way to discover the comparatively unexplored far North of England. Other walkers are few and far between, unlike the busier parts of the Lake District and on Hadrian's Wall.
The trail starts in Allendale at Isaac's Well in the Market Place and goes over to Nenthead and Alston and returns by Ninebanks. The higher moorland sections offer a challenge, with easier going along the tree fringed river valleys. The trail can be completed over two to three days or longer by doing shorter distances in a more leisurely style.
Isaac's Tea Trail is named after Isaac Holden, an itinerant tea seller and local philanthropist.
The trail is printed on the Ordnance Survey Maps Landranger 87 1:50,000 and the Outdoor Leisure Series 31 and 43 1:25,000 series.
South Tyne Trail to Lambley Viaduct follows the former Haltwhistle to Alston railway line. This easy going route is suitable for all the family with much of it accessable to pushchairs and wheelchairs.