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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Keenley Methodist Chapel

Religious Place Allendale Northumberland

A small but significant Methodist Chapel outside Allendale, set up by John Wesley. Surrounded by the industrial heritage of the lead and smelt mines and those who lived and worked there, it is the oldest surviving Methodist Chapel in the world.

Nenthead Model Village

Landmark Alston Northumberland

Nenthead 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 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.

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.

Rowantree Stob Bastle

Bastle Allendale Northumberland

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

Ninebanks Tower

Tower Allendale Northumberland

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

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