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Stream to River Allen – River Allen loop from Bardon Mill

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Stream to River Allen – River Allen loop from Bardon Mill

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Stream to River Allen – River Allen loop from Bardon Mill

05:01

17.6km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.59 km

Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Highlight • Rest Area

Note the bridge has been missing for a while (mid 2019) so you will currently have to walk up & down same side rather than doing a loop on both sides.

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4.33 km

Stream to River Allen

Highlight • Natural

If walking in summer with dogs be aware of the tics when you get back.

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4.79 km

Wooden Footbridge Over the River Allen

Highlight • River

Pretty wooden footbridge over a scenic stretch of the River Allen.

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6.11 km

Woodland Walk Along the River in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • River

take plenty of water

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6.14 km

Just off the John Martin Heritage Trail there is a beach area and pool facing a rock face, much like the pool at Swallowship on Devils water, very similar geology although I'm pretty certain the actual rock itself is different. Currently the water level is fairly low but historically this has been a popular dipping spot but I'd suggest a wet suit as the water never really gets above 6 degrees! Ouch!

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6.53 km

Ruins of Staward Peel

Highlight • Gorge

This tower was positioned at a strategic defensive point atop the River Allen as it passes through Steward Gorge, within the current National Trust property of Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. The origins of this tower date back to the early 14th century, and since then, it has endured over time to its current ruined state, being listed as Grade II.

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

6.75 km

3.01 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

4.32 km

3.14 km

1.93 km

1.61 km

499 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

14°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Stream to River Allen – River Allen loop from Bardon Mill

Entrance to Allen Banks & Staward Gorge

Stream to River Allen

Wooden Footbridge Over the River Allen

Woodland Walk Along the River in North Pennines National Landscape

River Allen

Ruins of Staward Peel

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