Allen Banks and Staward Gorge walk

A walk in the woodland along the river Allen to the ruins of Staward Peel and back. The property is looked after by the National Trust; car parking charges apply to non members.
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Location

Country : England
County/Region : Northumberland
Postcode : NE47 7BP (approx. location)
GPS Position : -2.31701 Lon | 54.97050 Lat
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Grade

Challenging circular walk

Distance : 11.52km / 7.2 miles
Ascent : 490m / 1608ft
Descent : 490m / 1608ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

Information shelter at the Allen Banks Carpark
Path following the River Allen
Sheep in a field near Plankey Mill
The River Allen near Staward Gorge
Autumn Ferns at Allen Banks
The River Allen from the bridge

Comments

Posted on .
A landslip has destroyed a small section of the path along the riverbank.. a diversion is in place. This does not affect what is a very enjoyable woodland valley walk.

Written by Chris

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