Allenheads in the North Pennines

The region around Allendale heading out towards Allenheads then across to Blanchland totally lives up to it's name of "Englands Last Wilderness". The roads are quiet and the fells and moorland stretch as far as the eye can see, dotted occasionally by the hardiest of sheep, The Swaledales'. In winter their thick fleeces help protect them from the icy winds. Then as Easter approaches the ewes can been seen mothering their lambs as you drive along the normally unfenced roads. Look out for the signs warning "Lambs On Road". They haven't quite mastered the highway code. In their minds sheep rule ok!

The landscape bears the marks of a once thriving lead mining community.

The Killhope Wheel and the Nenthead Mining Museum are

both dedicated to the lead mining history -

well worth a visit.

As you drive through the tiny hamlet of Allenheads take half an hour to stop off at The Hemmel Cafe. A friend of ours has just taken it over and her quiches, scones and cakes are to die for! Or try a bowl of warming soup and a bread roll. Nearly everything on the menu is home baked, so forget about those calories for once. Just ask for Christine. There is also a Heritage Museum just around the corner from the cafe.

If you would like to stay in the area have a look at:




Rose Cottage Code 428

Hannah's Cottage Code 427





Alice's Cottage Code 410

Nelly's Cottage Code 411












The Deeps Code 97











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