Isaac's Tea Trail

Isaac's Tea Trail is a 58km (36-mile) circular route through the North Pennines, passing through remote moorlands, scenic valleys, and historic villages. Named after Isaac Holden, a 19th-century tea seller and philanthropist, the trail follows in his footsteps, linking Allendale, Nenthead, Alston, and Ninebanks. It offers a mix of rugged terrain, peaceful countryside, and fascinating local history.

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Isaac's Well

Fountain Allendale Northumberland

A well connected to a freshwater spring, developed by Allen Valley philanthropist Issac Holden to improve the quality of drinking water for the people of his community in Allendale.

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Ninebanks Hearse House

Building Ninebanks Northumberland

A hearse house hidden in the beautiful Allen Valley which was funded through the philanthropy of local travelling tea seller, Isaac Holden.

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Rowantree Stob Bastle

Bastle Allendale Northumberland

A ruined bastle which may not have been a bastle after all.

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Ninebanks Tower

Tower Allendale Northumberland

An ornamental pele tower that was once part of a 16th century manor house.

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