Welcome to the North Pennines
This is one of England's most special places - a stunning landscape of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, welcoming communities, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past, distinctive birds, animals and plants and much, much more
In recognition of its special qualities the area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The North Pennines is also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark - highlighting its globally important Earth heritage.
Latest
Let's Rock in the North Pennines AONB and European Geopark
Northern Rocks 2008, running between 24 May and 8 June, is the fifth annual festival of North Pennines geology and landscape. The two weeks are packed with over 30 events and activities to help local people and visitors discover the fascinating geological heritage and stunning landscapes of the North Pennines AONB.
Celebrating the History of Hay Time in the North Pennines AONB
A History of Hay Time Weekend, running on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June at St John's Chapel Town Hall in Upper Weardale (10.30am to 4pm), will be an ideal event to find out more about hay time and hay meadows in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Entry to the exhibition will be free and two local WI groups will be providing refreshments
Celebrating the History of Hay Time in the North Pennines AONB
Successful peatland restoration season draws to a close
The North Pennines Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership's Peatscapes project has completed a series of grip blocking restoration projects on the upland peat of the North Pennines. The work was started in December 2007 and has now been completed
