For the purposes of this website Hadrian’s Wall Country is defined as Northumberland south of Hadrian’s Wall. It is a land of hills and rivers dominated by the magnificent River Tyne and its tributaries – the main ones being the Rivers North Tyne, South Tyne and Allen. Much of this area is farmland with mixed farming at lower elevations and sheep and cattle in the higher areas towards the county boundary with County Durham and Cumbria.
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Along the Dales of the Rivers Tyne and South Tyne Hadrian’s Wall Country is quintessential English farmland with rolling hills, fields and trees. Travelling south as the fells (hills) grow, the countryside becomes more open and dry stone walls begin to dominate as field boundaries. Eventually the scenery changes to open moorland with areas of heather.
Where Northumberland, County Durham and Cumbria meet was once a major industrial area with the mining and smelting of lead. The population was many, many times greater than it is today. Remnants of this era can be found today with, most notably, the remains of the chimneys and flues from the smelting process at Catton and the splendid Victorian viaduct at Lambley. It is also sad to see the homes of many of the miners decaying amongst the fells.
Where families once lived pheasants, grouse, curlew and other moorland birds thrive. Standing high on the fells reveals magnificent views over south Northumberland under towering skies. Northumberland is the most sparsely populated county in England, accordingly the towns and villages of south Northumberland are small and concentrated along the rivers.
The main centre is the attractive town of Hexham with its historic market place, Abbey, moot hall and gaol. All the communities offer good reasons to visit. To the east Wylam has the home of the Stephensons who were responsible for the early development of the world’s railways. Moving up the Tyne is Prudhoe with a magnificent Norman Castle with an Elizabethan Manor House built inside – security and solid defences were essential in wild and lawless centuries past with the Border Reivers.
The small town of Corbridge plays host to Corstopitum Roman Station and nearby Aydon Castle. Along the River South Tyne is Haydon Bridge with its historic bridge and the small hospitable town of Haltwhistle. History is present in abundance with remains of the Roman occupation, early Christianity and the era of the Border Reivers. Fortified buildings and remains are in abundance.
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ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB210
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleSpring in Allen Banks Woodland Garden in South Tynedale, Northumberland. Allen Banks is where the River Allen flows through the picturesque wooded Allen Gorge.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB221
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleAutumn in Allen Banks woodland garden. Allen Banks was donated to the National Trust by the Bowes Lyons family in 1942 for the public to enjoy as much as they had.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB230E
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleA very cold and snowy day where the River Allen flows through the steep sided Allen Gorge in South Tynedale, Northumberland.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB250E
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleThe River Allen in South Tynedale, Northumberland, has a double bend which is popular with families and a place where children can safely play in the water. I don't think they would on a day like this.£45.00–£475.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB250N
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleAllen Banks in South Tynedale, Northumberland, is beautiful at all times. The snow, however, turns it into something magical. At this point the River Allen enters the Allen Gorge.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB305
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleAllen Banks is a beautiful woodland garden given to the National Trust by the Bowes-Lyon Family in 1942. The River Allen flows through its dramatic gorge.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB306
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleSpring time at Moralee Tarn high above the River Allen and the Allen Gorge in Northumberland. This was originally made as a boating lake in the nineteenth century.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBRLAND – AB351C
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleAn amazing bright and colourful Autumn day at Allen Banks in South Tynedale, Northumberland, high above the Allen Gorge. The River Allen can just be seen at the bottom of the gorge.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB539A
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleAllen Banks in South Tynedale, Northumberland has many magnificent beech trees. They are a year round spectacle changing with the seasons. Here they have been transformed by heavy snow into a wonderful winter scene.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB541D1
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleWith a magnificent view across the Allen Banks Gorge, the original Victorian Gazebo has been rebuilt. The gazebo has a table and seating so you can linger and enjoy the beauty of the scenery.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB541E
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleWith a magnificent view across the Allen Banks Gorge, the original Victorian Gazebo has been rebuilt. The gazebo has a table and seating so you can linger and enjoy the beauty of the scenery.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB563
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleThe spectacle of autumn in the UK ranges from disappointing to spectacular according to the seasonal weather. When it is good at Allen Banks in Northumberland is GOOD!!!!!£45.00–£250.00