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ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB564
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleA walk in the woods is always therapeutic and revives the soul. Never more so than autumn at Allen Banks in Northumberland.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB568E
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleHigh above the River Allen and the Allen Gorge in Northumberland the footpath weaves its way amongst the spectacle of autumn colour.£45.00–£250.00 -
ALLEN BANKS – SOUTH TYNEDALE – AB568H
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleWhat better way to wind down a busy day than a gentle stroll in the last rays of the autumn sun at Allen Banks in Northumberland.£45.00–£250.00 -
RIVER ALLEN – STAWARD GORGE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB720
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleFrom close to the start of the Staward Gorge in Northumberland there is no hint of its presence or size. It comes as a big surprise when you enter it.£45.00–£475.00 -
RIVER ALLEN – STAWARD GORGE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB721
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleA few minutes walk downstream from Cupola Bridge suddenly transports you to a different world in the Staward Gorge. On a sunny late autumn day it can be spectacular.£45.00–£475.00 -
CUPOLA BRIDGE – RIVER ALLEN – STAWARD GORGE – AB851
Hadrian's Wall Country, South TynedaleCupola Bridge is just below the confluence of the River East Allen and the River West Allen which forms the River Allen. Just below Cupola Bridge the river enters the dramatic Staward Gorge.£45.00–£475.00 -
CUPOLA BRIDGE – RIVER ALLEN – STAWARD GORGE – NORTHUMBERLAND – AB852
Hadrian's Wall Country, The Allen DalesThe River Allen in Northumberland at Cupola Bridge on a beautiful spring day. The confluence of the River East Allen and River West Allen is just up stream of the splendid old stone bridge.£45.00–£475.00 -
EAST ALLENDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – EA411C
Hadrian's Wall Country, The Allen DalesAn iconic North Pennine view at Keenley Church near Allendale Town in Northumberland across to farm buildings.£45.00–£475.00 -
EAST ALLENDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – EA600
Hadrian's Wall Country, The Allen DalesAllenheads claims to be the highest village in England. It was a centre of lead mining for centuries with a population many times greater than now. Today it is a small, peaceful village but there are still signs of its proud heritage. It has its own story portrayed in its Heritage centre. It is also has a ski club active when the weather permits.£45.00–£475.00 -
ALLENHEADS / ROPEHAUGH – EAST ALLENDALE – EA601
Hadrian's Wall Country, The Allen DalesAllenheads / Ropehaugh in East Allendale in the Northumberland North Pennines on frosty winter morning with a spectacular sky.£45.00–£475.00 -
HEXHAM – TYNEDALE – NORTHUMBERLAND – H251H
Hadrian's Wall Country, TynedaleDawn on an early spring day in the Abbey Grounds in Hexham in Northumberland. Across the Park is Hexham Abbey with a backdrop of a colourful sunrise.£45.00–£475.00 -
HEXHAM ABBEY – HEXHAM – NORTHUMBERLAND – H251J
Hadrian's Wall Country, TynedaleHexham Abbey in Hexham in Northumberland on a beautiful early Spring morning. The crypt is the oldest part of the Abbey dating back to AD 674.£45.00–£250.00
Hadrian's Wall Country
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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