Allenheads
About Allenheads
A quiet lead-mining outpost turned creative retreat, known for its dark skies and rugged North Pennines isolation.
Highlights
- Lead-mining heritage
- Star-gazing sanctuary
- Remote moorland trails
- Victorian industrial charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 416m
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 9
- MTB trails: 20.2km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Allenheads
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2720 m (2180 to 3430 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | 1 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 14 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 12 / 14 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 6 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 5 / 13 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 8 / 14 °C | rain | 16 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 6 / 9 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 6 / 12 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7 / 10 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Allenheads
Hikes nearby - Allenheads (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Allenheads, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Lead Mining Trail
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Slitt Wood and West Rigg Geotrail
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Mineral Valleys Walk: St. John's Chapel
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Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope
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Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short)
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Blanchland Geotrail
Mountain biking near Allenheads
- Sea to Sea route
Getting to Allenheads
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Teesside International Airport (MME), 60 km away, about 1h11 by road
- London: 5h30 by car, 451 km
Where to stay in Allenheads
27 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 147 EUR per night, median 186 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Allenheads page.