Alston through the Ages (Epiacum) walk
This historic walk takes you from Alston along the Pennine Way up to the Roman Fort at Whitley Castle (Epiacum Roman Fort).
Rookhope Arch geosite
See how the famous Rookhope Arch looked, when it formed part of the busy Rookhope smelting mill
Slitt Wood geosite
Slitt Wood has a rich industrial past, which is strongly linked to the area’s geology.
Groverake Mine geosite
The headgear of the last North Pennine fluorspar mine can be seen from the road between Rookhope and Allenheads
West Rigg Opencut geosite
West Rigg opencut is an old working for iron ore, near Westgate in Weardale.
Epiacum Roman Fort
At 330m (1050ft) above sea level, Epiacum (Whitley Castle) is the highest stone-built Roman fort in Britain.
Shildon Engine House geosite
The Engine House is a dramatic reminder of a once thriving lead mining community of 170 people.
Muggleswick Grange
Perhaps the most spectacular medieval ruin in the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark, Muggleswick Grange was built during the mid-1200s for the Prior of Durham and originally lay in the grounds of an enclosed park.
Brandon Walls Mine Geotrail
An interesting and varied 2 mile walk alongside the Rookhope Burn, through Thorny Brow and Brandon Walls mines and up to the fell, where you can enjoy fine views.
Whitesike and Bentyfield Mines Geotrail
An interesting and varied 3.5 mile walk through Whitesike and Bentyfield mines and up onto the fell between the South Tyne and Nent valleys.
