Tynedale and Pennine Hills South of Hadrian's Wall

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North Pennine Hills

The Dales south of the Tyne are still in Northumbria but classed as the North Pennines and an area of outstanding beauty with high moorland. With High Force in Teesdale being England's largest waterfall.

Alston

Alston nestled in the Northern Pennine hills was the centre of Lead Mining in the area and is a pleasant place to stop, eat and view the local crafts in the shops in the cobbled streets. The disused Victorian Rail Station has been brought back to life by the South Tynedale Railway, who run Steam Trains down the valley.

Allendale

New Year Tar Barrel Celebration

The Northumberland Village of Allendale celebrate the New Year with a unique ceremony at mid night on New Years Eve each year with a colourful procession through the town.

A selected hereditary team of barrel carriers known as Guisers dressed in fancy dress carry flaming whiskey barrels through the streets to the town centre where they are used to ignite a ceremonial bonfire.

The barrels which can weigh 15 kg (30 lbs) filled with burning hot tar are carried by the Guisers on their heads, the flames leaping up to the dark night skies with sparks giving a spectacular sight.

The Guisers some of whom have held their right to carry the flaming barrels for more than half a century had the honour passed from their fathers and intend to pass it on down through the family.

Without documentary evidence of the roots to the centuries old festival local folklore gives theories of being Viking in origin with possible Paganism roots in fire worship.

Allendale nestled in the North Pennines, south of the Tyne attracts spectators from far and wide each year so book accommodation early and wrap up well.

Allenheads Heritage Centre

Most of the villages in the area have a connection to the days of lead mining with old mine chimneys in the hills around Allenheads Heritage Mining Centre with portrays the history of the local lead mines and its existence since the last mine closed in 1896.

Nenthead Mines

An underground Experience in the Pennine Lead Mines with Tours, Shop, Cafe and Bunkhouse Accommodation from Easter to October. Tel: 01434-382-037

Blanchland

A quiet town worth a visit or a short stay in the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, this was the site of a Monastery founded by a silent order of Monks who wore white habits. A visiting party of Border Reivers from the North intending to plunder the monastery lost their way on the moors in the fog.

The Monks later believing the threat was over rang the monastery bells in celebration, giving the raiding party directions to their ultimate goal.

Lord Crewe Arms

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North Pennine Hills

The Dales south of the Tyne are still in Northumbria but classed as the North Pennines and an area of outstanding beauty with high moorland. With High Force in Teesdale being England's largest waterfall.

Alston

Allendale

New Year Tar Barrel Celebration

The Northumberland Village of Allendale celebrate the New Year with a unique ceremony at mid night on New Years Eve each year with a colourful procession through the town.

A selected hereditary team of barrel carriers known as Guisers dressed in fancy dress carry flaming whiskey barrels through the streets to the town centre where they are used to ignite a ceremonial bonfire.

The barrels which can weigh 15 kg (30 lbs) filled with burning hot tar are carried by the Guisers on their heads, the flames leaping up to the dark night skies with sparks giving a spectacular sight.

The Guisers some of whom have held their right to carry the flaming barrels for more than half a century had the honour passed from their fathers and intend to pass it on down through the family.

Without documentary evidence of the roots to the centuries old festival local folklore gives theories of being Viking in origin with possible Paganism roots in fire worship.

Allendale nestled in the North Pennines, south of the Tyne attracts spectators from far and wide each year so book accommodation early and wrap up well.

Allenheads Heritage Centre

Most of the villages in the area have a connection to the days of lead mining with old mine chimneys in the hills around Allenheads Heritage Mining Centre with portrays the history of the local lead mines and its existence since the last mine closed in 1896.

Nenthead Mines

An underground Experience in the Pennine Lead Mines with Tours, Shop, Cafe and Bunkhouse Accommodation from Easter to October. Tel: 01434-382-037

Blanchland

A quiet town worth a visit or a short stay in the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, this was the site of a Monastery founded by a silent order of Monks who wore white habits. A visiting party of Border Reivers from the North intending to plunder the monastery lost their way on the moors in the fog.

The Monks later believing the threat was over rang the monastery bells in celebration, giving the raiding party directions to their ultimate goal.

Lord Crewe Arms

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North Pennine Hills

The Dales south of the Tyne are still in Northumbria but classed as the North Pennines and an area of outstanding beauty with high moorland. With High Force in Teesdale being England's largest waterfall.

Alston

Allendale

New Year Tar Barrel Celebration

The Northumberland Village of Allendale celebrate the New Year with a unique ceremony at mid night on New Years Eve each year with a colourful procession through the town.

A selected hereditary team of barrel carriers known as Guisers dressed in fancy dress carry flaming whiskey barrels through the streets to the town centre where they are used to ignite a ceremonial bonfire.

The barrels which can weigh 15 kg (30 lbs) filled with burning hot tar are carried by the Guisers on their heads, the flames leaping up to the dark night skies with sparks giving a spectacular sight.

The Guisers some of whom have held their right to carry the flaming barrels for more than half a century had the honour passed from their fathers and intend to pass it on down through the family.

Without documentary evidence of the roots to the centuries old festival local folklore gives theories of being Viking in origin with possible Paganism roots in fire worship.

Allendale nestled in the North Pennines, south of the Tyne attracts spectators from far and wide each year so book accommodation early and wrap up well.

Allenheads Heritage Centre

Most of the villages in the area have a connection to the days of lead mining with old mine chimneys in the hills around Allenheads Heritage Mining Centre with portrays the history of the local lead mines and its existence since the last mine closed in 1896.

Nenthead Mines

An underground Experience in the Pennine Lead Mines with Tours, Shop, Cafe and Bunkhouse Accommodation from Easter to October. Tel: 01434-382-037

Blanchland

A quiet town worth a visit or a short stay in the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, this was the site of a Monastery founded by a silent order of Monks who wore white habits. A visiting party of Border Reivers from the North intending to plunder the monastery lost their way on the moors in the fog.

The Monks later believing the threat was over rang the monastery bells in celebration, giving the raiding party directions to their ultimate goal.

Lord Crewe Arms

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