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
Work gets underway to save AONB's 'Legacies on the Landscape'
After more than a month's delay because of snowy winter weather and record freezing temperatures, work is now getting underway to protect four of the North Pennines' most iconic structures.
Partnership consults on Geodiversity Action Plan 2010 - 2015
The North Pennines AONB Partnership is consulting on its revised 'Geodiversity Action Plan 2010-2015' for the North Pennines AONB & European Geopark. The closing date for comments is Friday 19th February.
Partnership consults on Geodiversity Action Plan 2010 - 2015
Young people voice their feelings for their community in pictures
Photographs by local young people inspired by the landscapes and heritage of the North Pennines will appear in a two-week exhibition at Alston Town Hall from Tuesday February 9.
Young people voice their feelings for their community in pictures
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