Walking Guides
The AONB Partnership has produced many self-guided walks leaflets - as well as other publications promoting the North Pennines as a glorious place to walk
The North Pennines is a fantastic place for a walk. If you're looking for solitude and a place where you can walk all day without seeing more than a handful of other people, or even crossing a road then the North Pennines is for you. If you like big skies and the wide open rolling views typical of moorland landscapes then the North Pennines if for you. If you are interested in the chance of seeing exciting wildlife, rare plants and the remains of bygone industries then the North Pennines is definitely for you!
Large Network
The North Pennines AONB and European and global Geopark has a large network of footpaths and bridleways for the keen walker to explore, as well as extensive areas of open country.
The AONB Partnership has produced a variety of self-guided walks and other guides to help you enjoy (and understand) the North Pennines on two feet.
How to get hold of Guides
To get hold of copies of the publications simply call 01388 528801 (or send an email to info@northpenninesaonb.org.uk) listing the ones you would like. Please be sure to include your full postal address. If the publication is chargeable please send a cheque (make payable to Durham County Council) to:
North Pennines AONB Partnership, Weardale Business Centre, The Old Co-op Building, 1 Martin Street, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2UY.
In this section
Slitt Wood Geotrail
The AONB Partnership has produced a new 20-page colour booklet for a self-guided geology and mining-themed trail around Slitt Wood in Weardale.
Updated: 02/08/10
Geology and landscape around Blanchland
A 3.5-mile walk exploring rocks, fossils, minerals and mines
Published: 15/06/10
Discover Open Country in the North Pennines AONB
This is a sister publication to the AONB Partnership's 'Open Access in the North Pennines' leaflet. There are approximately 830 square miles of access land in the North Pennines AONB - more than any other protected landscape in England and Wales. This leaflet will help you exercise your right of accessing open country in a responsible fashion
Updated: 05/08/09
Open Access in the North Pennines
There are approximately 830 square miles of access land in the North Pennines AONB - more than any other protected landscape in England and Wales. This leaflet will help you exercise your right of accessing open country in a responsible fashion
Updated: 05/08/09
Explore the woods at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
The woodlands at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, looked after the National Trust, are part of the largest area of ancient woodland in the North Pennines AONB
Updated: 05/08/09
Hay Time Walk 1, Allendale
Take a 5km (2 hour) walk around South Wooley Farm in Allendale - and get closer to one of the world's rarest and most endangered habitats
Updated: 05/08/09
Hay Time Walk 2, Weardale
Take a 5km (2 hour) walk from Ireshopeburn (Upper Weardale) in a landscape that has been farmed and mined for centuries
Updated: 05/08/09
Hay Time Walk 3, Baldersdale
Take a 5.5km (2 hour) stroll above Hury Reservoir in Baldersdale - alongside some of the most vibrant hay meadows in the North Pennines
Updated: 05/08/09
Cow Green Geological Trail
This 4 km (each way) geological trail is part of the Teesdale Time Trail
Updated: 21/07/10
Holwick Scar & Low Force Geological Trail
This short circular walk (4km) is part of the Teesdale Time Trail
Updated: 21/07/10
Knock Geological Trail
This 9.5km trail is part of the Teesdale Time Trail
Updated: 21/07/10
Tynehead Geological Trail
This 3.5km trail is part of the Teesdale Time Trail
Updated: 21/07/10
Discover Mid Teesdale
Discover the area and its main settlements at a leisurely pace, with routes for walking, cycling and horse riding
Updated: 21/07/10
Walks from Allendale Caravan Park: Allendale and River East Allen (Route 1)
4km (2.5 mile) walk near Allendale in the part of the North Pennines AONB which is in Northumberland
Updated: 05/08/09
Walks from Allendale Caravan Park: Allendale and River East Allen (Route 1)
Walks from Allendale Caravan Park: Oakpool and East Allen (Route 2)
6km (4.5 mile) walk near Allendale in the part of the North Pennines AONB which is in Northumberland
Updated: 05/08/09
Walks from Allendale Caravan Park: Oakpool and East Allen (Route 2)
Walks from Allendale Caravan Park: Stone Stile (Route 3)
4km (2.5 mile) walk near Allendale in the part of the North Pennines AONB in Northumberland
Updated: 05/08/09
Over the hill to Cowbyre Farm
This is one in a series of three walks designed to help you to discover the treasures of Blanchland
Updated: 22/09/09
Newbiggin and the Carriers' Way
Blanchland through the ages
Updated: 22/09/09
Derwent Reservoir and Pow Hill Country Park
This leaflet is one of a number of ways in which you can find out about the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir and Pow Hill Country Park.
Published: 08/10/09
