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.
Nenthead Model Village
Landmark Alston NorthumberlandNenthead in minature. A model village designed and handmade by retired miner Lowson Robinson, nestled in the North Peninnes in Cumbria.
Isaac's Well
Fountain Allendale NorthumberlandA 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.
Ninebanks Hearse House
Building Ninebanks NorthumberlandA hearse house hidden in the beautiful Allen Valley which was funded through the philanthropy of local travelling tea seller, Isaac Holden.
Rowantree Stob Bastle
Bastle Allendale NorthumberlandA ruined bastle which may not have been a bastle after all.
Ninebanks Tower
Tower Allendale NorthumberlandAn ornamental pele tower that was once part of a 16th century manor house.
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