Exploring
Welcome to the North Pennines AONB and European Geopark - a stunning and varied landscape just waiting for you to explore, discover, appreciate and visit time and again...
As you explore you'll find open heather moors, delightful dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds, stone-built villages, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past, distinctive plants and much, much more!
Delights...
We hope that you enjoy exploring and discovering the delights of this very special part of Northern England. During your visit please remember that the vast majority of the AONB is owned by farmers and landowners who help to look after the landscape and wildlife for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Wildlife galore!
The North Pennines is an excellent place to get to grips with nature - 22,000 pairs of wading birds nest in the area, red squirrels are easy to spot, upland hay meadows are blooming - what more could you ask for?
In the North Pennines you'll find: 40% of the UK's upland hay meadows; 30% of England's upland heathland and 27% of its blanket bog; 80% of England's black grouse; red squirrels, otters and rare arctic alpine plants.
Great outdoors...
Opportunities for quiet recreation - cycling (on and off-road), walking, horse riding - abound and are often the best way to appreciate the special qualities of the North Pennines.
Looking ahead...
Please help us to ensure that our children's children can also experience the splendour of this magical and inspiring landscape by following the Moorland Visitor's Code:
Respect... Protect... Enjoy
- Be Safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Keep dogs under close control
- Prevent uncontrolled moorland fires
- Protect plants and animals and take your litter home
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Consider other people
Find out more
The North Pennines is located in parts of three counties: Cumbria; Durham and Northumberland
golakes.co.uk (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.
thisisdurham.com (Offsite link) - the official website from Visit County Durham - Find things to do in Durham City & County, hotels & accommodation, what's on, restaurants, special offers and itineraries.
visitnorthumberland.com (Offsite link) - the official website of Northumberland Tourism - Discover things to do throughout Northumberland, all types of accommodation, where to eat, special offers and itineraries.
So come and explore this fantastic landscape and enjoy a warm welcome from the people of the North Pennines!
