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Old Lead Mine, North Pennines – Ashgill Force loop from Nenthead

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Old Lead Mine, North Pennines – Ashgill Force loop from Nenthead

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Old Lead Mine, North Pennines – Ashgill Force loop from Nenthead

04:02

13.7km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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491 m

Nenthead Lead and Zinc Mines

Highlight • Cave

Located in a remote valley in the North Pennines, the Nenthead mines were once an industrial hub mining lead and zinc. The site has rare lichens and plants that are …

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1.15 km

Old Lead Mine, North Pennines

Highlight • Structure

Some of the mines are accessible, a torch and wellies / walking boots are recommended.

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6.51 km

Ashgill Force

Highlight • Gorge

This beautiful waterfall provides a picturesque view when seen from below, as it is located just beneath the B6277 bridge.
By the way, you can access it from both the …

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6.89 km

South Tyne Trail: Ashgill Force to Garrigill

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

This section of the trail connects the Ashgill Force area with Crosgill Farm, following at all time the river of the same name. Along the way, you can immerse yourself in the surrounding nature.

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8.45 km

Parking Area at North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Parking

I parked my car here for this tour

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8.75 km

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Highlight • Religious Site

In this church, built in the mid-18th century, you can find a large churchyard, as well as war memorials for both World Wars.

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8.83 km

Garrigill Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Plenty of choice for resupplies.

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13.6 km

Millhead Mines Monument, Nenthead

Highlight • Historical Site

At 457 meters above sea level, Nenthead is one of the highest villages in England. With a rich history of lead and silver mining, it once housed the most productive lead mine in the country.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

5.59 km

1.58 km

216 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

3.28 km

2.28 km

1.58 km

995 m

487 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

8°C

1°C

52 %

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Old Lead Mine, North Pennines – Ashgill Force loop from Nenthead

Nenthead Lead and Zinc Mines

Old Lead Mine, North Pennines

Ashgill Force

South Tyne Trail: Ashgill Force to Garrigill

Parking Area at North Pennines National Landscape

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Garrigill Post Office

Millhead Mines Monument, Nenthead

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