Area Guides
The North Pennines AONB is a distinctive landscape of high moorland and broad upland dales in the north of England
Second Largest
At almost 2,000 sq kms it is the second largest of the 40 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and it is larger than all but two of the National Parks.
To help you find your way around the North Pennines we've split the AONB into five areas:
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The North Pennines is located in parts of three counties: Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland.
Go Lakes (Offsite link) - the official website of Cumbria Tourism. Cumbria and the Lakes District is the perfect holiday destination to visit at any time of year.
Visit County Durham (Offsite link) - Durham Tourist Information - Find things to do in Durham City & County, hotels & accommodation, what's on, restaurants, special offers and itineraries.
Visit Northumberland (Offsite link) - Northumberland Tourist Information - Discover things to do throughout Northumberland, all types of accommodation, where to eat, special offers and itineraries.
In this section
Weardale
Weardale, one of the three Durham Dales, was once the hunting ground of County Durham's Prince Bishops
Updated: 26/02/10
Derwent Valley
The Derwent Valley, one of the three Durham Dales, is sometimes an overlooked corner of the North Pennines - but if you venture into its hidden depths you won't be disappointed!
Updated: 26/02/10
Alston Moor & East Fellside
The countryside around Alston, England's highest market town, provides some of the area's finest walking country - including the lofty Cross Fell - the highest English hill outside the Lake District!
Updated: 16/06/10
South Tyne & the Allen Valleys
Allendale, lying at the heart of the Allen Valleys, is a former lead mining settlement
Updated: 26/02/10
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