Walking
East Allen Valley Wildflower Walk
East Allen Valley Wildflower Walk
A lovely 5.5 mile (9km) walk from Allenheads exploring the wonderful wildlife of wildflowers in the East Allen Valley. This circular walk will introduce you to some of the special plants of the North Pennines and the creatures that depend on them. Along the way you’ll discover plants that are adapted to the harsh conditions of the area and get a bee’s eye view of finding food.
Start location: Allenheads parking area.
Terrain: Boggy ground, off-road sections, on-road sections.
There is car parking, cycle parking, public transport, a café, a playground, a pub and accessible toilets nearby.